Alexiterical

/ˌæl.ɛk.sɪˈtɛr.ɪ.kəl/ adjective

The -ical variant form of alexiteric; relating to protection against plague and contagious diseases.

From alexiteric with the suffix -ical. The -ical ending emphasized scholarly or formal medical application of the term.

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