Chapter 2-Rennaissance Flashcards
what is Anatomy?
The science of understanding the structure and make- up of the body.
what was an Apothecary?
A medieval pharmacist or chemist.
what was Purging?
To rid the body of “excess” like blood or vomit.
what was Leeching used for?
It was like Purging, except this was used for Bloodletting.
what is Astrology?
It was the study of planets and its effects on humans.
what was Miasma?
It was the belief that “bad air” caused disease.
what was a Dysentery?
It was a severe infection causing fluid bowel movements.
what is the definition of Remedy?
It was a drug or treatment that cures or controls the symptoms of disease
what was a Wise Woman?
A Wise Woman was a female healer who used herbal remedies.
what is Physiology?
The study of how the body works.
what was Scarlet Fever?
An Infectious disease affecting mainly children.
what was a Physician?
A Physician was a male medically trained doctor.
what was a Barber Surgeon?
A Barber Surgeon was an untrained surgeon who practised basic surgery.
DEFINE Dissection.
To cut up a human or animal and examine the insides
what is known as an Epidemic?
A widespread outbreak of a disease
