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miasm

Syllabification: (mi·asm)
Definition of miasm

noun

  • (in homeopathy) any of the three underlying chronic diseases that afflict humankind: sycosis, syphilis, and psora.

Origin:

19th century: from Greek miasma, 'stain'

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