Minor ailments : their medical and surgical treatment / by a medical practitioner.

Date:
1892
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Credit: Minor ailments : their medical and surgical treatment / by a medical practitioner. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    neurasthenia (??.).—Nervous debility. neurosis (».),—A functional affection of the nerves, or nerve- centres. CEdema (»,).—An effusion of serous fluid in the tissues below the skin. oesophagus (».),—The food-pipe, or gullet, osseous icidj.).—Bony. oxygenation (».).—The act of uniting with oxygen. Pancreas (/?.).—A secretive organ situated in the abdomen, pancreatic juice.—A digestive fluid secreted by the pancreas, papule (/?.),—A swelling or pimple of the skin, paralysis (??.).—Loss of sensation or motion, paresis (».).—A partial loss of muscular power, a mild form of paralysis. parotid {adj.).—Situated near the ear. pelvic (adj.).—Pertaining to the bony cavity in the lower part of the abdomen. perineum (??.).—The lower portion of the abdominal cavit}'. periosteum (».).—The tough connective tissue surrounding the teeth. periostitis (u.).—Inflammation of the periosteum, peripheral (adj.).—Surrounding. peristalsis (n.). —The movements of the intestines, whereby the contents a]'e propelled forwards. peritoneum (».).—The inner lining membrane of the abdomen. peritonitis (».).—Inflammation of the peritoneum. pharynx (/?.).—The cavity at the back of the mouth into Avhich canals from the ear and nose also pass. pneumogastric nerve.—One of the sensory nerves that also regu- lates motion. pneumonia (>/.).—Inflammation of the lungs. polypus (».).—A small tumor supported on a kind of stem. prolapsus (».).—The falling down or protrusion of some part beyond its natural boundary. psycho-physiology (».).—Mental physiology.