Serious Diseases with Seriously Funny Names, Part Two: Rickets, Brain Fever, and Maple Syrup
Ridiculous History
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The Persistence of Rickets and the Origins of the Word
This chapter delves into the history and origins of rickets, exploring its existence in Roman and Greek medical writings. The speakers also speculate on the etymology of the word 'rickets' and make playful references to horror movies and music groups.
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