Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Ex Tempore

Pharmacology

Also known as: Ex temp

Historical document, translated for reference.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

Summary

This entry defines the Latin phrase 'ex tempore' as used in medical prescriptions. It indicates that a medication must be prepared immediately for a specific case rather than using pre-existing stock preparations.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

EX TEMPORE, an abbreviation of the Latin word ex tempore, used in a prescription, which means to prepare the medicine immediately, specifically for the given case, rather than using preparations that are available in stock. EXHIBITIONISMUS, see Sexual perversions.

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