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    Physic , n. [OE. phisike, fisike, OF. phisique, F. physique knowledge of nature, physics, L. physica, physice, fr. Gr. φυσική, fr. φυσικός natural, from φύσις nature, fr. φύειν to produce, grow, akin to E. be. See Be, and cf. Physics, Physique.]
    1. The art of healing diseases; the science of medicine; the theory or practice of medicine; -- an archaic term, superseded by medicine. [archaic] “A doctor of physik.” 
      Chaucer.

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    2. A specific internal application for the cure or relief of sickness; a remedy for disease; a medicine.
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    3. Specifically, a medicine that purges; a cathartic.
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    4. A physician. [R.]
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      Physic nut (Bot.), a small tropical American euphorbiaceous tree (Jatropha Curcas), and its seeds, which are well flavored, but contain a drastic oil which renders them dangerous if eaten in large quantities.
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