HELLEBORISMUS
\hˈɛlɪbˌɔːɹɪsməs], \hˈɛlɪbˌɔːɹɪsməs], \h_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_b_ˌɔː_ɹ_ɪ_s_m_ə_s]\
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The method of treating disease, amongst the ancients, by hellebore. This comprised not only the choice, preparation, and administration of the medicine, but, likewise, the knowledge and employment of preliminary precautions and remedies proper for aiding its action, and preventing the pernicious effects which it might occasion.
By Robley Dunglison