Medieval Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
Contagion
A
Spread of disease between people
2
Q
Classical
A
Relating to Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
3
Q
Astrology
A
The study of the position of stars and planets
4
Q
Diagnosis
A
Deciding what is wrong with someone based on symptoms
5
Q
Dissection
A
Cutting open dead bodies to observe them
6
Q
Theriaca
A
Herbal remedy used for many different complaints
7
Q
Physician
A
Someone who practices medicine
8
Q
Miasma
A
Unpleasant air thought to cause and spread disease
9
Q
Barber surgeon
A
Usually actual barbers
Performed minor surgery such as bleeding
10
Q
Apothecary
A
Made herbal remedies and medicines (like a pharmacist)
