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  2. 1. a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims and with no demonstrable value; quack medicine. 2. a scheme, theory, device, etc., esp. one to remedy social or political ills; panacea. 3. a medicine made by the person who recommends it. 4. a patent medicine.

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  3. The meaning of NOSTRUM is a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness. How to use nostrum in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. Nostrum definition: a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims and with no demonstrable value; quack medicine.. See examples of NOSTRUM used in a sentence.

  5. nos•trum. (ˈnɒs trəm) n. 1. a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims; quack medicine. 2. a pet scheme or remedy, esp. for social or political ills; panacea. 3. a medicine made by the person who recommends it; proprietary medicine.

  6. Sep 25, 2024 · Noun. [edit] nostrum (plural nostrums or nostra) A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects. (by extension) An ineffective but favorite remedy for a problem, usually involving political action. Coordinate terms. [edit] See panacea.

  7. Nostrum refers to a cure-all, a drug, or a medicine that is ineffectual. Before drugs were regulated by the government, there were many nostrums sold to the public. “Snake oil” is one of the most well-known.

  8. noun. /ˈnɒstrəm/ /ˈnɑːstrəm/ (disapproving) (formal) an idea that is intended to bring political or social improvement, but will probably not succeed. reactionary/progressive nostrums. Too many voters yearn for the simplistic nostrums of extreme nationalists. Take your English to the next level.

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