| Author |
Christison, Robert, Sir, 1797-1882 |
| Title |
Treatise on Poisons
In relation to medical jurisprudence, physiology, and the practice of physic
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Treatise on Poisons" by Sir Robert Christison is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This comprehensive work delves into the complex interactions of poisons within the body, examining their effects in relation to medical jurisprudence, physiology, and the practice of medicine. The text is likely aimed at medical professionals and students, providing detailed insights into various types of poisons and their physiological actions, alongside discussions of toxicology. At the start of the treatise, the author outlines the scope and importance of toxicology in medicine. He discusses the modes in which poisons exert their effects, differentiating between local and remote actions. The beginning introduces fundamental concepts and terminology related to the physiological mechanisms by which poisons operate, emphasizing the impact they have not only at the site of contact but also on distant organs and systems within the body. Christison aims to lay a scientific foundation for understanding the effects of various poisons, which are explored in detail throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
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| Subject |
Medical jurisprudence
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| Subject |
Toxicology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65341 |
| Release Date |
May 14, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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