Meaning of heroic medicine | Babel Free
Definitions
Any of the aggressive medical practices and methods used until the mid-19th century, particularly the dangerous and unproven treatments that were later replaced by scientific approaches.
Examples
“Heroic medicine included the practices of bloodletting, intestinal purging, and blistering.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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