cacochymia

/kækəˈkɪmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of unbalanced or diseased humors, as described in ancient medical theory.

“The medieval doctor believed his patient was suffering from cacochymia, requiring an herbal remedy to restore balance.”

Synonyms

  • dyscrasia
  • humoral imbalance

Antonyms

  • balance of humors
  • eucrasia