Medicina statica: being the Aphorisms of Sanctorious / translated into English with large explanations. Wherein is given a mechanical account of the animal oeconomy, and of the efficacy of the non-naturals, either in bringing about or removing its disorders: also with an introduction concerning mechanical knowledge, and the grounds of certainty in physick. By John Quincy.

  • Santorio, Santorio, 1561-1636
Date:
1718
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Credit: Medicina statica: being the Aphorisms of Sanctorious / translated into English with large explanations. Wherein is given a mechanical account of the animal oeconomy, and of the efficacy of the non-naturals, either in bringing about or removing its disorders: also with an introduction concerning mechanical knowledge, and the grounds of certainty in physick. By John Quincy. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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