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ARMAMENTARIUM
Noun. Plural -ia. Late 19th century.
[Latin = arsenal, armoury.]
The medicines, equipment, and techniques available to a medical practitioner.
Thankfully, the armamentarium of the modern doctor and paramedic has come a long way since the bone-sawing days of yore.
Can only say that I too am glad hip replacements have come a long way, though a little bone sawing is still practiced!
ReplyDeleteWith considerably more modern tools, one hopes!
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