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phlogistic

adjective phlo·gis·tic \flō-ˈjis-tik\

Definition of PHLOGISTIC

1
[Greek phlogistos] :  of or relating to inflammations and fevers
2
[New Latin phlogiston] :  of or relating to phlogiston
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First Known Use of PHLOGISTIC

1732
Medical Dictionary

phlogistic

adjective phlo·gis·tic \flō-ˈjis-tik\

Medical Definition of PHLOGISTIC

:  of or relating to inflammations and fevers

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