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Definition of polycrest in English:

polycrest

noun

  • (in homeopathy) a remedy that is frequently used, in general or for a particular condition.

    ‘the poison ivy polycrests’
    • ‘Commonly used homeopathic medicines called polycrests are multipurpose.’
    • ‘Pulsatilla is a remedy that is called a polycrest, meaning it can be used for various problems and affects various systems in the body.’

Pronunciation

polycrest

/ˈpälēˌkrest/ /ˈpɑliˌkrɛst/

Origin

19th century from Greek polu- ‘many’ + khraosos ‘use’.