Myristic a (mir-is'tik-ah). 1

A botanical genus including Myristicaceae (or Myristiceae); the nutmegs. 2. Of the U. S. Ph. and Br. Ph., the nutmeg; the kernel of the seed » of M. fragrans divested of its testa. myristicae adeps. Expre ed oil of nutmeg [Br. Ph., 1864]. M. fragrans. The true nutmeg tree. The fruit contains^ stimulant carminative volatile oil. Nutmeg is aromatic and in large quantities a narcotic poison. It is chiefly used as an adjuvant and as a condiment. The aril (mace) po e es about the same properties, but is rarely employed medicinally. M. moschata. 1. M. fragrans. 2. See m. (2d def.). nuces myristic us. See m. (2d def.). oleum myristicae. Of the U. S. Ph. and Br. Ph., the volatile oil of nutmeg. spiritus myristicae. A preparation made by di olving oil of nutmeg in alcohol [Br. Ph.]. [Gr., myrizein, to anoint.]