Galvanic

(gal-van' -ik). Pertaining to galvanic or chemic tricity. G. Battery. See Battery . G. Belt, a belt composed of alternate plates of copper and zinc, rated by pieces of felt moistened with a dilute acid. It is designed to be worn around the waist for th tinuous application of galvanism. G. Cautery. Sec Cautery. G. Discs, discs of two di imilar metals arranged alternately, between which a communication is established when moistened and placed on the skin. G. Poultice, minute pieces of zinc and copper wrapped in cotton-wool, each pair separated by flannel, all inclosed in a bag, one side of which is made of rubber-cloth and the other of cotton. The cotton side is placed next the skin, perspiration exciting galvanic action.