Barber surgeon
Barber surgeon
Barber surgeon (pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrbər ˈsɜːrdʒən/) is a historical term referring to a medical practitioner who performed both surgery and barbering services.
Etymology
The term "barber surgeon" originates from the Middle Ages, when the roles of a barber and a surgeon were often performed by the same individual. The word "barber" comes from the Latin barba, meaning "beard", while "surgeon" is derived from the Greek cheirourgós, meaning "hand-worker" or "one who works with the hands".
History
In the Middle Ages, barber surgeons were general practitioners of medicine who performed a variety of procedures including bloodletting, tooth extraction, and amputation. They were often members of the Barber Surgeon's Guild, an organization that regulated the practices of barber surgeons and ensured they were properly trained.
Related Terms
- Barber: A person whose occupation is mainly to cut, dress, groom, style and shave men's and boys' hair or beards.
- Surgeon: A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery.
- Bloodletting: The withdrawal of blood from a patient to prevent or cure illness and disease.
- Tooth extraction: The removal of teeth from the dental alveolus in the alveolar bone.
- Amputation: The removal of a body extremity by trauma, medical illness, or surgery.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Barber surgeon
- Wikipedia's article - Barber surgeon
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