Middle English
Middle English Medicine
Middle English Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈmɪdəl ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ mɛdɪsɪn/) refers to the medical practices, theories, and beliefs that were prevalent during the Middle English period, roughly between the 12th and 15th centuries.
Etymology
The term "Middle English Medicine" is derived from the historical period known as the Middle Ages in England, during which the Middle English language was spoken. The word "medicine" comes from the Latin medicina, meaning "the healing art, medicine; a remedy."
Related Terms
- Herbalism: The use of plants for medicinal purposes, a common practice in Middle English Medicine.
- Leechcraft: An Old English term for the practice of medicine, often used to refer to the medical practices of the Middle Ages.
- Physick: An archaic term for medicine or a remedy, often used in the context of Middle English Medicine.
- Surgery: The branch of medicine that involves the treatment of injuries or disorders by operative procedures.
- Disease: A particular abnormal, pathological condition that affects part or all of an organism.
- Epidemic: A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
- Pandemic: An epidemic of disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide.
Middle English Medicine
Middle English Medicine was heavily influenced by the works of ancient Greek and Roman physicians, such as Hippocrates and Galen, as well as by the medical knowledge of the Islamic world. It was a time of significant medical advancement, with the establishment of the first medical schools and the development of a more systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Despite these advancements, many aspects of Middle English Medicine were based on superstition and a lack of understanding of human anatomy and disease. Treatments often involved herbs and other natural remedies, and surgery was a last resort, due to the high risk of infection and death.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Middle English
- Wikipedia's article - Middle English
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