manipulus
nounmasculinetécnico/mɐniˈpulu/rare
ma·ni·pu·lo
Definition
A unit of volume measurement used in pharmacy, equivalent to about 3.9 ml.
The old prescription called for one manipulus of the tincture.
The manipulus was a common measure in old apothecaries.
Etymology
Do latim 'manipulus' (pequeno feixe, punhado).