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NOSTRUMS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word nostrums. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word nostrums. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NOSTRUMS

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medicinal
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having the properties of medicine

therapeutics
nounn
noun

• branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease

antidotes
nounn
noun

• a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

cures
verbv
noun

• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

verb

• provide a cure for, make healthy again

• prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve

• make (substances) hard and improve their usability

• be or become preserved

elixirs
nounn
noun

• a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste

• hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold

• a substance believed to cure all ills

medicaments
nounn
noun

• (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

panaceas
nounn
noun

• hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists

• (Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia

potions
nounn
noun

• a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage

remedies
nounn
noun

• act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

verb

• set straight or right

• provide relief for

treatments
nounn
noun

• care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

• the management of someone or something

• a manner of dealing with something artistically

• (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)

• an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

catholicon
nounn
noun

• hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists

cure-all
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists

panacea
nounn
noun

• hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists

• (Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia

Best Hypernyms For NOSTRUMS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nostrums, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
curative cure remedy therapeutic cures medications remedies
Phrases (1)
patent medicine

Alternatives for MEDICINAL

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