Panacea (n.)

  1. (Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia

    [ Syn: panacea ]

  2. hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists

    [ Syn: nostrum , catholicon , cure-all ]

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