Closely read the following sample dictionary entry for the word “plethora.” “plethora (pleth’ ər ə) n. 1. Overabundance 2. Archaic. a medical condition resulting from an increase of the quantity of blood in the body”

According to this entry, when would the second definition of “plethora” be most likely to be used?

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Closely read the following sample dictionary entry for the word “plethora.” “plethora (pleth’ ər ə) n. 1. Overabundance 2. Archaic. a medical condition resulting from an increase of the quantity of blood in the body”

According to this entry, when would the second definition of “plethora” be most likely to be used?

sapphiremoon · Answer

Maybe in an old medical book? Something from the days of alchemy when they believed in the four humors and stuff.