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单词 perpetual pill
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Definition of perpetual pill in English:

perpetual pill

noun
Medicine historical

  • A pill consisting of antimony (formerly used as a laxative), which passing undigested through the body was thought to have an undiminished effect when reused.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist.

Definition of perpetual pill in US English:

perpetual pill

noun
Medicine historical

  • A pill consisting of antimony (formerly used as a laxative), which passing undigested through the body was thought to have an undiminished effect when reused.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist.
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