Decoctum

Also known as: Dec., Decoction

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

This entry defines the Latin abbreviation "dec." as used in medical prescriptions. It specifies that the term stands for "decoctum," which translates to "decoction."

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

DEC, a Latin abbreviation in a prescription, means: decoctum—decoction.

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“Decoctum.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/decoctum/