An oration delivered ... 1826, before the Hunterian Society: with supplementary observations / [Sir William Blizard].

  • Blizard, William, Sir, 1743-1835.
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[1826]
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Credit: An oration delivered ... 1826, before the Hunterian Society: with supplementary observations / [Sir William Blizard]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Has the knowledge of the universal inosculation of arteries, and of their dilatation in the ratio of their diameters, under certain impressions of ne- cessity, been extended far beyond aneurismal sub- jects? Has such knowledge been applied to the correction of morbid disposition; and to the removal of its con- sequences, as expressed by tumours of various descriptions ? The power vested in animal life, of accommo- dation to the variable influence of atmospheric heat, requires further illustration; and application to be- neficial purposes. Have the observations, relating to inflammation of trunks of veins, and of absorbents, been pursued by remarks on the inflammatory action of myriads of capillary veins, of absorbents; and its consequences on the heart, on the arterial system, and on the blood ? Have the decisive experiments, and observations, on the menstrual power of the gastric liquor, been followed by investigations, with the direct view of