iatrochemistry

== English == === Etymology === From iatro- +‎ chemistry. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /aɪˌæt.ɹoʊˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ Hyphenation: ia‧tro‧che‧mis‧try === Noun === iatrochemistry (uncountable) (chemistry, medicine) An early branch of chemistry, having roots in alchemy, that tried to provide chemical remedies to diseases; alternatively, the application of chemistry to medical theory. ==== Related terms ==== iatrochemist, iatrochemical ==== Translations ====