pithoegia

/pɪθoʊˈɛɡɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Greek medical text, especially one dealing with the properties of foods and their effects on the body

“The ancient Greek physician studied pithoegia to understand the medicinal properties of various plants.”

Synonyms

  • iatrochemistry
  • iatrophysics

Antonyms

  • pharmakon