EPHIALTES

(Gr. laaXXouMt, I leap upon; from the sensation of something leaping upon the breast.J The nightmare. This affection, consisting of horrid dreams, with a sensation of great pre ure upon the body, and of fruitle endeavours to escape and call for help, is generally symptomatic of indigestion, or of over-distension of the stomach. For its relief opening medicine, and sometimes an emetic, are often required, and careful abstinence from all tliat promotes dyspepsia, especially supper eating. [s. 417]