Medieval Medicine Flashcards

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Contagion

A

Spread of disease between people

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2
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Classical

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Relating to Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

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3
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Astrology

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The study of the position of stars and planets

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4
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Diagnosis

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Deciding what is wrong with someone based on symptoms

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5
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Dissection

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Cutting open dead bodies to observe them

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6
Q

Theriaca

A

Herbal remedy used for many different complaints

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7
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Physician

A

Someone who practices medicine

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8
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Miasma

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Unpleasant air thought to cause and spread disease

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9
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Barber surgeon

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Usually actual barbers

Performed minor surgery such as bleeding

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10
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Apothecary

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Made herbal remedies and medicines (like a pharmacist)

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