The modern theory and practice of physic. Wherein the antecedent causes of diseases; the rise of the most usual symptoms incident to them; and the true methods of cure; are explained according to the established laws of nature, and those of the animal oeconomy. Together with a chemical analysis of the urine, and a statical examination of the blood, in every stage of each distemper where blood could be drawn with safety / by Browne Langrish.

  • Langrish, Browne, -1759
Date:
1764
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Credit: The modern theory and practice of physic. Wherein the antecedent causes of diseases; the rise of the most usual symptoms incident to them; and the true methods of cure; are explained according to the established laws of nature, and those of the animal oeconomy. Together with a chemical analysis of the urine, and a statical examination of the blood, in every stage of each distemper where blood could be drawn with safety / by Browne Langrish. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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