arthrogastra

/ɑrθroʊɡɑːstrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A 17th-century art of combining medicine and war, often involving the treatment of wounded soldiers on the battlefield.

“The military historian wrote extensively about the ancient art of arthrogastra, which blended medical care with military strategy.”

Synonyms

  • field medicine
  • military medicine

Antonyms

  • isolation
  • quarantine