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pastil
Pastille

1. A small mass of benzoin and other aromatic substances to be burned for fumigation.

Synonym: troche.

Origin: Fr. Pastille; L. Pastillus, a roll (of bread), dim. Of panis, bread

Sabouraud's pastils, disks containing barium platinocyanide which undergo a colour change when exposed to X-rays; previously used to indicate the administered dose.