† epicrasisn.

1592 N. Gyer Eng. Phlebotomy v. 38 And (as Gælen councelleth in this case) before the opening of a veine, to vse Epicrasis .i. to giue the patient such meat, as may cause good bloud; that good bloud may still come in place of the bad: and then a little after, more bloud may be taken.

1621 G. Hakewill King David's Vow 290 In such a case..a skilfull Physician will use Epicrasis, as they call it, labouring to bring the body to a better temperature.

1651 P. Armin tr. F. Glisson et al. Treat. Rickets xxviii. 305 Although the Spirits cannot wel endure either vehement Remedies or such as are given in a large dose, yet they permit the use of Evacuant Medicins by an Epicrasis.

1753 W. Hird Remarks Pestilence & Pestilential Dis. 64 Consequently there will be less resistance to the afflux of humours, and their epicrasis through this channel will be more regular.

1835 London Med. & Surg. Jrnl. 8 645/2 Sometimes, when the patient has had several relapses, you proceed by epicrasis: you first apply two or three leeches daily, and then increase them, always looking closely to their effects.