Institute

(in's tit-ut). A statement of principles. Also, any establishment for the statement or di emination of principles. Institutes of Medicine, the explanation or philosophy of the laws of the science of medicine, physiology, patholtherapeutics, and hygiene, or the general and lementary principles of the same. The term is used me times as a synonym of physiology. ment (in's tru-ment). Any mechanical tool or device used in operation or treatment. I., Exploring, for exam in teeth to ascertain the work nece ary to be done; ore especially for determining the presence of caries f the teeth.