Horae subsecivae, or first steps to composing and conversing on medical subjects in the Latin language. Intended chiefly for the use of candidates for a degree in medicine in the University of Edinburgh / By John Fletcher.

  • Fletcher, John, 1792-1836.
Date:
1822
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Credit: Horae subsecivae, or first steps to composing and conversing on medical subjects in the Latin language. Intended chiefly for the use of candidates for a degree in medicine in the University of Edinburgh / By John Fletcher. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTENTS. Introduction,.Page 1 CHAPTER I. On the application of the Latin language TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, . . 9 Sect. 1.—Of the Names of Parts, ... 13 ' 2.— Of the Appearance of Parts, . .18 3. — Of the Substance of Parts, . . 22 4. —Of'the Situation of Parts, . . 23 5. —Of the Course of Parts, . . .25 6 .—Of the Functions of Parts, . . 27 CHAPTER II. On THE APPLICATION OF THE LATIN LANGUAGE TO PATHOLOGY, THE PRACTICE OF PHYSIC AND THERAPEUTICS, . . ... 31 Sect. 1.—Of the Names of Diseases, . . 34 2. —Of the Causes of Diseases, . . 39 3. —Of the Progress of Diseases, . . 42 4. — Of the Symptoms of Diseases, . . 45 5. —Of the Effects of Remedies, . . 50 6. —Of the Employ ment of Remedies, . 54 CHAPTER III. On THE APPLICATION OF THE LATIN LANGUAGE TO MATERIA MEDICA AND PHARMACY, . 59 Sect. 1.—Of the Names of Substances, . . 61 2. —Of the Evident Properties of Substances, 65 3. —Of the Nature of Substances, . . 67 4. —Of the Mutual Actions of Substances, 70 5. —Of the Apparatus of Pharmacy, . 72 6—Of the Operations of Pharmacy, . 74 Appendix to Chap. 1. . ... 77 Appendix to Ciiap. 2. . ... 82 Appendix to Chap. 3. . ... 90