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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

DISCUSSIVE

a.Having the power to discuss, resolve or disperse tumors or coagulated matter.

 

DISCUSSIVE

n.A medicine that discusses; a discutient.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

DISCUSSIVE

Dis *cuss "ive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. discussif.]

 

1. (Med. )

 

Defn: Able or tending to discuss or disperse tumors or coagulated matter.

 

2. Doubt-dispelling; decisive. [R.] A kind of peremptory and discussive voice. Hopkins.

 

DISCUSSIVE

DISCUSSIVE Dis *cuss "ive, n. (Med. )

 

Defn: A medicine that discusses or disperses morbid humors; a discutient.