A treatise on nervous diseases : in which are introduced some observations on the structure and functions of the nervous system; and such an investigation of the symptoms and causes of these diseases as may lead to a rational and successful method of cure / by Sayer Walker, M. D. of the Royal College of Physicians, London: physician in ordinary to the city of London Lying-in-Hospital; and one of the physicians to the City Dispensary.

  • Walker, Sayer, 1748-1826.
Date:
1796
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Credit: A treatise on nervous diseases : in which are introduced some observations on the structure and functions of the nervous system; and such an investigation of the symptoms and causes of these diseases as may lead to a rational and successful method of cure / by Sayer Walker, M. D. of the Royal College of Physicians, London: physician in ordinary to the city of London Lying-in-Hospital; and one of the physicians to the City Dispensary. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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