On the origin of inflammation of the veins by M.D. Henry Lee
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"On the Origin of Inflammation of the Veins" by M.D. Henry Lee is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into phlebitis, exploring the effects of purulent deposits in the bloodstream and outlining the conditions that lead to inflammation of the veins. It is an important study in the historical development of medical understanding of blood pathologies. The opening of the text introduces the author’s exploration of phlebitis
and the insufficient attention given to the role of blood and its interactions with morbid secretions. Lee discusses the historical backdrop of humoral pathology and critiques the lack of focus on the movement of vitiated fluids within the body. Early experiments are detailed, highlighting how pus affects blood coagulation and probing into the complexities of how foreign substances can influence vascular health. Lee emphasizes the importance of experimental evidence, presenting a foundation for his analysis of the conditions under which blood becomes compromised and the consequential effects on the venous system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lee, Henry, M.D., 1817-1898 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18000489 |
| Title |
On the origin of inflammation of the veins and of the causes, consequences, and treatment of purulent deposits |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RB: Medicine: Pathology |
| Subject | Veins -- Diseases |
| Subject | Blood |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47234 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 334 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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