Medical Dictionary

intemperance

noun in·tem·per·ance \(ˈ)in-ˈtem-p(ə-)rən(t)s\

Medical Definition of INTEMPERANCE

:  lack of moderation; especially :  habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
in·tem·per·ate \-p(ə-)rət\ adjective

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