Thomsonianism

Thomsonianism
Thomsonianism Thom*so"ni*an*ism, n. (Med.) An empirical system which assumes that the human body is composed of four elements, earth, air, fire, and water, and that vegetable medicines alone should be used; -- from the founder, Dr. Samuel Thomson, of Massachusetts. [1913 Webster]

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