The actual process of nutrition in the living structure demonstrated by the microscope; and the renewal of the tissues and secretions, with the phenomena and products of inflammation, illustrated and established / [William Addison].

  • Addison, William, 1802-1881
Date:
1843-1845
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Credit: The actual process of nutrition in the living structure demonstrated by the microscope; and the renewal of the tissues and secretions, with the phenomena and products of inflammation, illustrated and established / [William Addison]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    which observations may be made and tacts accu- mnlated; others make slower progress, from the intrinsic difficulties of the subject. Chemistry, which has to do with the qualities and properties of matter generally, is an example of the former; Physiology, which embraces the peculiar powers and properties of living structures, of the latter kind. The practice of medicine is founded on experience and observation, on a long series of verified and established facts; but the science of medicine is based on chemistry and physiology; it must ad- vance when they advance, or remain stationary when they are so. It is easy, therefore, to foresee the embarrassment of medical science, should one of these essential supports make a considerable and rapid progress while the other remains behind. Chemistry, for example, makes a rapid stride by a series of brilliant experimental results, offering to the medical philosopher an alluring and seductive course; while the sister science, struggling with almost insuperable difficulties, seems barren and profitless. Under such circumstances it is the duty of the medical practitioner to pause before he relinquish the more difficult, and embark in the more prosperous course. Physiology with him ought to stand before chemistry ; and should he be constrained to make a choice, it would, at least, be more dignified to wait a little, and make some effort