Perkinism

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A pseudoscientific treatment in which two pointed metal rods ("tractors") were waved over the body, supposed to cure inflammation, rheumatism, etc. by drawing off an electrical fluid.

    古体 不可数 医学

词源

From Perkins + -ism, after inventor Elisha Perkins (1741–1799).

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