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单词 humoralism
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Definition of humoralism in English:

humoralism

noun ˈhjuːm(ə)rəlɪz(ə)mˈhjuːm(ə)r(ə)lɪz(ə)m
historical
  • The theory that health, disease, and temperament are determined by the four humours of the body. Also (more generally): the theory that all disease can be ascribed to the state of the body fluids, especially the blood.

Origin

Early 19th century. From humoral + -ism. Compare slightly earlier humorism, and also earlier humoralist.

Definition of humoralism in US English:

humoralism

noun
historical
  • The theory that health, disease, and temperament are determined by the four humours of the body. Also (more generally): the theory that all disease can be ascribed to the state of the body fluids, especially the blood.

Origin

Early 19th century. From humoral + -ism. Compare slightly earlier humorism, and also earlier humoralist.

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