[ নস্ট্রাম্ ]noun (সাধারণত অবজ্ঞাপূর্ণ) টোটকা (ওষুধ); হাতুড়ে ওষুধ; রাজনৈতিক ও সামাজিক সংস্কারপরিকল্পনা (হাতুড়ে চিকিৎসা নামে পরিচিত)।
nostrum definition
A questionable or fraudulent remedy or cure.
nostrum শব্দটির synonyms বা প্রতিশব্দ
panacea, cure-all, catholicon, nostrum,
nostrum Example in a sentence
A variety of medicinal preparations, forming the mainstay of ancient Roman medicine, were known collectively as “nostrum.”
The vendor touted the efficacy of his nostrum, claiming it could cure all manner of ailments.
Some nostrum peddlers sold snake oil, while others peddled potions made from questionable ingredients.
Despite their dubious claims, many nostrums gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries.
P.T. Barnum’s Museum of Oddities and Humbugs showcased a host of nostrums aimed at exploiting the public’s gullibility.
Modern medicine has largely discredited the effectiveness of nostrums, but they remain a source of fascination for historians.
The term “nostrum” has come to symbolize quackery and dubious medical practices.
Some politicians have been accused of peddling “ideological nostrums” that promise quick and easy solutions to complex problems.
The World Health Organization warns against the consumption of traditional medicines and nostrums that have not been scientifically evaluated.
Despite their long history, nostrums continue to be sold in certain corners of the world, preying on the hopes and desperation of unsuspecting consumers.