magistral

adjective

ma·gis·tral ˈma-jə-strəl

mə-ˈji-strəl

: magisterial sense 1a

magistrally

ˈma-jə-strə-lē

mə-ˈji-strə-

adverb

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin magistralis, from Latin magistr-, magister

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of magistral was in 1596

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Medical Definition

magistral

adjective

ma·gis·tral ˈmaj-ə-strəl

mə-ˈjis-trəl

: concocted or prescribed by a physician to meet the needs of a particular case compare officinal

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