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spirit /spir·it/ (spir´it)
1. any volatile or distilled liquid.
2. an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a volatile material.

aromatic ammonia spirit  an ammonia-containing preparation used as a respiratory stimulant in syncope, weakness, or threatened faint.
camphor spirit  a solution of camphor and alcohol, used topically as a local counterirritant.

spir·it (sprt)
n.
1. spirits An alcohol solution of an essential or volatile substance.
2. spirits An alcoholic beverage, especially distilled liquor.
3. A liquid that has been distilled.

spirit
[spir′it]
Etymology: L, spiritus, breath
1 any volatile liquid, particularly one that has been distilled.
2 a volatile substance dissolved in alcohol. See also volatile.

spirit [spir´it]
1. a volatile or distilled liquid.
2. an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a volatile material.
aromatic ammonia spirit (aromatic spirit of ammonia) a mixture of ammonia, ammonium carbonate, and other agents for use as an inhalant to revive a person who has fainted.

spirit
1. a volatile or distilled liquid.
2. a solution of a volatile material in alcohol.

ammonia s's, aromatic s's of ammonia
a mixture of ammonia, ammonium carbonate, and other agents for use as a stimulant or alterative for a languishing horse.
rectified spirit
alcohol.

spirit
Pharmacology A solution containing a volatile substance, usually alcohol Psychology Per Alexander Lowen '…the life force within an organism manifested in the self-expression of the individual.'

Patient discussion about spirit.

Q. how do you lift your spirit during those tough days of economic depression?

A. just find an activity that will take your mind off things.(i.e.)fishing,games,puzzles,camping,etc.

Q. Where should i go when i feel down and lonely? is there like an independence way to lift my spirit?

A. and most important- don't worry,I'm sure it seems bad now- but you'll be looking back to it soon and be thankfull for having a good life and health...

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