methodicus
From LSJ
πρὸς ἀλέξησιν τραπομένους → preparing to defend themselves
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
mĕthŏdĭcus: a, um, adj., = μεθοδικός,
I methodical, belonging to a particular school (post-Aug.): medicina, Tert. Anim. 6: disciplina, Cael. Aur. Tard. 4, 1, 6: medici, Cels. praef. § 13.