A medical miscellany for genealogists / Jeanette L. Jerger.
This book lists "difficult and obscure medical terms relevant to the work of genealogists.... Items in this collection consist of medical descriptions reflecting 19th century understanding of the most prevalent diseases [in the United States]; definitions of obsolete or infrequently used terms that assist in contextual understanding; popular herbal remedies; treatments for prevention and cure of disease; ethnic variations in cause, prevention, and treatment of disease; and historical reference points" -- Pref.
Record details
- ISBN: 0788403753
- ISBN: 9780788403750
- Physical Description: 178 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: Bowie, MD : Heritage Books, 1995.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-178).
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- Subject:
- Medicine > Terminology.
English language > Archaisms.
English language > Obsolete words. - Genre:
- Dictionaries.
Available copies
- 10 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | Ref OCR 610.1 J (Text) | 36015000002465 | Genealogy | Available | - |
