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HERNIA ALPESTRIS

\hˈɜːniəɹ ˈalpɪstɹˌɪs], \hˈɜːniəɹ ˈalpɪstɹˌɪs], \h_ˈɜː_n_i__ə_ɹ ˈa_l_p_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˌɪ_s]\

Definitions of HERNIA ALPESTRIS

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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A species found in Europe. The herb was formerly used medicinally and is even now employed occasionally. [Lat.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
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