The ladies' medical guide : a complete instructor and counsellor, embracing a full and exhaustive account of the structure and functions of the reproductive organs, the diseases of females and children, with their causes, symptoms and treatment, the toilet considered in reference to female health, beauty and longevity, etc., etc., etc., with an appendix containing startling facts in plain words for mothers and the young / by S. Pancoast.

  • Pancoast, S. (Seth), 1823-1889.
Date:
[1875]
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Credit: The ladies' medical guide : a complete instructor and counsellor, embracing a full and exhaustive account of the structure and functions of the reproductive organs, the diseases of females and children, with their causes, symptoms and treatment, the toilet considered in reference to female health, beauty and longevity, etc., etc., etc., with an appendix containing startling facts in plain words for mothers and the young / by S. Pancoast. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    GLOSSARY OF THE MEDICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER TERMS EMPLOYED IN THIS WORK. Abdomen. The cavity situated between the lower part of the thorax and the region of the pelvis, containing the intestine*, etc. Abnormal. Unhealthy, unnatural. Abortion. Miscarriage. Abrasion. Excoriation. Abscess. Cavity containing pus. Absorbents. The lacteals and lymphatic vessels. Absorption. The act of taking or sucking up. Acacia. Gum Arabic. Acetate. A salt containing acetic acid, united to a base. Acetic Acid. Vinegar. Acetic Tincture. A tincture made with vinegar. Aconite. Monkshood. A native of Europe. This plant is cul- tivated in gardens as an ornament. It is extensively used as a febrifuge. Acme. Height of disease. Adipose. Fatty. Afferent. Name of lymphatics conveying lymph to the glands; also, nerves which convey impressions to the brain and spina/ cord. Afflux. The act of flowing to. Ague-chill. The cold stage of an intermittent. Albumen. A substance found in animals and vegetables acd which constitutes the chief part of the white of eggs.