BALSAM ACOUSTIC
\bˈɔːlsəm ɐkˈuːstɪk], \bˈɔːlsəm ɐkˈuːstɪk], \b_ˈɔː_l_s_ə_m ɐ_k_ˈuː_s_t_ɪ_k]\
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A mixture of fixed and essential oils, sulphur, and tinctures of fetid gums. Used in cases of atonic deafness, dropped into the ear. The acoustic balsam of Dr. Hugh Smith is made by mixing three drachms of oxgall, with one drachm of balsam of Peru.
By Robley Dunglison
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