Medicina gerocomica: or, the Galenic art of preserving old men's healths ... To which is added an appendix, concerning the use of oyls and unction, in the prevention and cure of some diseases. As also a method ... of curing convulsions and epilepsies, by external operation / [Sir John Floyer].

  • Floyer, John, Sir, 1649-1734
Date:
1725
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Credit: Medicina gerocomica: or, the Galenic art of preserving old men's healths ... To which is added an appendix, concerning the use of oyls and unction, in the prevention and cure of some diseases. As also a method ... of curing convulsions and epilepsies, by external operation / [Sir John Floyer]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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