galenic

¹

[ guh-lee-nik, -len-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or containing galena.

Galenic

²

[ gey-len-ik, guh- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Galen, his principles, or his methods.
2. (usually lowercase) of or relating to galenicals or Galenic pharmacy.

Galenic

/ ɡeɪˈlɛnɪk; ɡə- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Galen or his teachings or methods

Word History and Origins

Origin of galenic¹

First recorded in 1820–30; galen(a) + -ic

Origin of galenic²

First recorded in 1660–70; Galen + -ic

Example Sentences

Vesalius was a popular and successful teacher in the still-new Galenic ‘tradition’.

From Literature

Fracastoro’s theory of contagion, though discussed by his contemporaries, did not have a lasting impact upon the course of epidemiology, in part owing to the fact that his theory of seeds could justifiably be interpreted within Galenic tradition as being consistent with the miasma theory that prevailed at the time.

From Scientific American

“I feel like considering this Galenic idea of body heat was so prevalent, people would say, ‘Maybe it’s weird, but we’ll try it,’ ” Glover said.

From Slate

A long tradition doesn’t obviate the need for evidence: the galenic concoctions popular in ancient Greece were discarded with good reason.

From Nature

“The Galenic system is completely bonkers,” Dr. Bhayro said.

From New York Times