Medieval medicine 1250-1500

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Superstition
A belief, not based on knowledge, but in the supernatural like God, witchcraft or astrology.
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Monastery
A building where monks live, eat and pray
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Miasma
'Bad Air' which was blamed for spreading disease.
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Astrology
Study of the planets and its affect on humans.
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Urine Chart
Used human urine to help diagnose an illness
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Amulet
A charm that brought 'protection' from disease
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Purging
To rid the body of an 'excess' like blood from patients.
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Leeching
The use of leeches for drawing blood from patients.
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Cupping
Using glass cups to draw blood to the surface.
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Pilgrimage
A journey to a religious shrine and relics to show your love of god and to cure an illness
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Monastery

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A building where monks live, eat and pray

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Miasma

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Card 4

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Astrology

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Card 5

Front

Urine Chart

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