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PerkinismenUK
Perkinisma former treatment for rheumatism, developed by Dr. Elisha Perkins, in which the ends of two rods made of different metals were applied to the affected parts. Also called tractoration.See also: Remedies
perkinismenUK
per·kin·ism (pĕr'kin-izĕm), A form of quackery purporting to treat disease by applying metals with magnetic and purportedly magic properties.Perkins, Elisha, U.S. physician, 1741-1799. perkinism - a form of quackery purporting to treat disease by applying metals with magnetic and magic properties.per·kin·ism (pĕr'kin-izm) A form of quackery purporting to treat disease by applying metals with magnetic and purportedly magic properties. |