INCIDENTIA
\ˌɪnsɪdˈɛnʃə], \ˌɪnsɪdˈɛnʃə], \ˌɪ_n_s_ɪ_d_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə]\
Definitions of INCIDENTIA
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This name was formerly given to medicines to which was attributed the property of cutting thick or coagulated humours. The fixed alkalies, hydrosulphurets of alkalies, sulphurous water, etc., were considered to belong to this class.
By Robley Dunglison
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