The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 4 |
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... pain or convulsion , nor any sort of change in the situation of the body . It is inferred that the epidermis is insensible ; that the true skin is the most sensible part of the body ; that the fat and cellular mem- brane are insensible ...
... pain or convulsion , nor any sort of change in the situation of the body . It is inferred that the epidermis is insensible ; that the true skin is the most sensible part of the body ; that the fat and cellular mem- brane are insensible ...
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... pain ; and if it be conti- nued too long , real inflammation takes place ; but if this heat be continued , the part at last loses it irritability , and a sphace- lus or gangrene ensues . 7. The action of every stimulus is in an inverse ...
... pain ; and if it be conti- nued too long , real inflammation takes place ; but if this heat be continued , the part at last loses it irritability , and a sphace- lus or gangrene ensues . 7. The action of every stimulus is in an inverse ...
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... pain . As pain is supposed to proceed from too great an irritation , so does itching proceed from a slight one . Certain species of itching excites people to many necessary actions , as the excretion of the feces and urine ; coughing ...
... pain . As pain is supposed to proceed from too great an irritation , so does itching proceed from a slight one . Certain species of itching excites people to many necessary actions , as the excretion of the feces and urine ; coughing ...
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... painful . Respiration is short and difficult , the skin parched and dry , and the body consumed by an internal heat . In vain is recourse had to large draughts of water ; nothing can restore per- spiration . In vain is coolness sought ...
... painful . Respiration is short and difficult , the skin parched and dry , and the body consumed by an internal heat . In vain is recourse had to large draughts of water ; nothing can restore per- spiration . In vain is coolness sought ...
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... pains to be obtained absolutely pure . Mixtures of each of the stronger acids and water in two or three different and known proportions should also be kept . N. B. The letter D implies that the dry substance should be kept , and S ...
... pains to be obtained absolutely pure . Mixtures of each of the stronger acids and water in two or three different and known proportions should also be kept . N. B. The letter D implies that the dry substance should be kept , and S ...
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