decoction
noun
de·coc·tion
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Definition of decoction
1
: an extract obtained by decocting
2
: the act or process of decocting
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decoction
noun
de·coc·tion
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Medical Definition of decoction
1
: the act or process of boiling usually in water so as to extract the flavor or active principle — compare infusion sense 1b(1)
2a
: an extract or liquid preparation obtained by decocting
b
: a liquid preparation made by boiling a medicinal plant with water usually in the proportion of 5 parts of the drug to 100 parts of water