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Meaning of Perkinism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

archaic, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Perkins Perkins County perkinsid Perkinson perkinsosis perkinsozoan

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