Heroic medicine
Heroic Medicine
Heroic medicine (pronunciation: /hɪˈroʊɪk ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a term used to describe a type of medical treatment that was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. It involves the use of aggressive, often dangerous, treatments such as bloodletting, purging, and the administration of high doses of drugs or chemicals to treat disease. The term "heroic" comes from the Greek word "heros", meaning "warrior", and reflects the aggressive and often dangerous nature of these treatments.
Etymology
The term "heroic medicine" is derived from the Greek word "heros", meaning "warrior". This reflects the aggressive and often dangerous nature of the treatments used in this type of medicine. The term was first used in the 18th century to describe the aggressive medical practices of the time.
Related Terms
- Bloodletting: A procedure that involves the removal of blood from a patient to cure or prevent illness.
- Purging: The act of cleansing the body by causing evacuation of the bowels or vomiting.
- Drugs: Substances used to treat or prevent disease.
- Chemicals: Substances produced by chemical processes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Heroic medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Heroic medicine
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