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Page 217
... putrefaction , and divers diseases , which belong to the history of medicine ; but only for that death which proceeds from bodily decay and the atrophy of old age . To inquire however concerning the last step of death and the final ex ...
... putrefaction , and divers diseases , which belong to the history of medicine ; but only for that death which proceeds from bodily decay and the atrophy of old age . To inquire however concerning the last step of death and the final ex ...
Page 223
... preparation in the fire prevents putrefaction ; but also be- cause , when the watery humour is discharged , the oily humour can support itself longer . 10. Of all liquids , water evaporates the quickest , " HISTORIA VITÆ ET MORTIS . " 223.
... preparation in the fire prevents putrefaction ; but also be- cause , when the watery humour is discharged , the oily humour can support itself longer . 10. Of all liquids , water evaporates the quickest , " HISTORIA VITÆ ET MORTIS . " 223.
Page 227
... putrefaction ) , or when stirred by a gale of wind , and in thorough draughts . 4. Age dries most , but slowest of all things ; as is the case in all bodies , which ( if putrefaction does not intervene ) become dry with age . Not ...
... putrefaction ) , or when stirred by a gale of wind , and in thorough draughts . 4. Age dries most , but slowest of all things ; as is the case in all bodies , which ( if putrefaction does not intervene ) become dry with age . Not ...
Page 230
... putrefaction nor desiccation commence alike in every part ; but chiefly in that part through which during life aliment was drawn . Hence some recommend to cover up applestalks and fruitstalks with melted wax or pitch . 24. Large wicks ...
... putrefaction nor desiccation commence alike in every part ; but chiefly in that part through which during life aliment was drawn . Hence some recommend to cover up applestalks and fruitstalks with melted wax or pitch . 24. Large wicks ...
Page 233
... putrefaction as well as arefaction is caused by the innate spirit , though it proceeds in a very different way . For in putrefaction the spirit is not simply discharged , but is in part detained , whence it produces strange effects ...
... putrefaction as well as arefaction is caused by the innate spirit , though it proceeds in a very different way . For in putrefaction the spirit is not simply discharged , but is in part detained , whence it produces strange effects ...
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