armamentarium

[ ahr-muh-muh n-tair-ee-uh m, -men- ]
/ ˌɑr mə mənˈtɛər i əm, -mɛn- /

noun, plural ar·ma·men·tar·i·a [ahr-muh-muh n-tair-ee-uh, -men-] /ˌɑr mə mənˈtɛər i ə, -mɛn-/.

the aggregate of equipment, methods, and techniques available to one for carrying out one's duties: The stethoscope is still an essential part of the physician's armamentarium.
a fruitful source of devices or materials available or used for an undertaking: The new arts center is an armamentarium for creative activity.

Origin of armamentarium

1855–60; < Latin armāmentārium armory, equivalent to armāment(a) (see armament) + -ārium -arium

Words nearby armamentarium

armageddon, armagh, armagnac, armalite, armament, armamentarium, armand, armani, armarian, armarium, armature

Words related to armamentaria

armory, equipment, store, collection, apparatus

British Dictionary definitions for armamentaria

armamentarium
/ (ˌɑːməmɛnˈtɛərɪəm) /

noun plural -iums or -ia (-ɪə)

the items that comprise the material and equipment used by a physician in his professional practice

Medical definitions for armamentaria

armamentarium
[ är′mə-mĕn-târ′ē-əm ]

n. pl. ar•ma•men•tar•i•ums

The complete equipment of a physician or medical institution, including drugs, books, supplies, and instruments.