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Webster 1913 Edition

Procatarxis

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Proˊcat-arx′is

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Noun.

[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] first beginning.]

(Med.)

The kindling of a disease into action; also, the procatarctic cause.

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Webster 1828 Edition

Procatarxis

PROCATARX'IS

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Noun.

[Gr. supra.]

The predisposing cause of a disease.