Medicine Before the Discovery of Germs - Past Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)
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The Evolution of Medical Understanding: From Humours to Germs
This chapter explores the historical context of medical practices before germ theory, emphasizing the theories of humorism and miasma. It highlights how ancient practitioners relied on the balance of bodily fluids to diagnose illnesses, outlining the misconceptions about disease causation that prevailed until the 19th century.
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