Stimulism
Pronunciation : Stim"u*lism, n. (Med.) (a) The theory of medical practice which regarded life as dependent upon stimulation, or excitation
Part of Speech : and
Definition :
disease as caused by excess or deficiency in the amount of stimulation. (b) The practice of treating disease by alcoholic stimulants. Dr. H. Hartshorne.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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