A treatise on struma, or scrofula, commonly called the king's evil : in which the common opinion of its being a hereditary disease is proved to be erroneous, more rational causes are assigned, illustrated by a variety of apposite cases, and a successful method of treatment recommended : together with general directions for sea-bathing / by Thomas White.

  • White, Thomas.
Date:
1794
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Credit: A treatise on struma, or scrofula, commonly called the king's evil : in which the common opinion of its being a hereditary disease is proved to be erroneous, more rational causes are assigned, illustrated by a variety of apposite cases, and a successful method of treatment recommended : together with general directions for sea-bathing / by Thomas White. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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