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iatromathematics
†a. A work on medicine and astrology. Obs.
1647Lilly Chr. Astrol. xliv. 268, I have endeavoured to English the Iatromathematicks of Hermes. 1855Mayne Expos. Lex., Iatromathematics.
b. The iatromathematical theory or school of thought.
1830T. Thomson Hist. Chem. I. v. 209 He was a zealous supporter of iatro-mathematics, and as such a professed antagonist of the iatro-chemists. 1889H. E. Handerson tr. Baas's Outl. Hist. Med. 504 This was accomplished..at a time when within its borders Iatro-chemistry and Iatro-mathematics were still in the perfection of their bloom. 1961J. R. Partington Hist. Chem. II. xii. 442 Some steps in the direction of Iatromathematics (probably influenced by Galileo) were taken by Santorio Santorio (Sanctorius Sanctorius, 1561–1636),..who discovered insensible perspiration..by living on the platform of a large balance, on which he worked and took his meals. |