HyperDic: philippus_aureolus_paracelsus

English > 1 sense of the expression Philippus Aureolus Paracelsus:
NOUNperson Philippus Aureolus Paracelsus, Paracelsus, Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von HohenheimSwiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience
English > Philippus Aureolus Paracelsus: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningSwiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience; he saw illness as having an external cause (rather than an imbalance of humors) and replaced traditional remedies with chemical remedies (1493-1541).
SynonymsParacelsus, Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim
Instance ofdoctor, doc, physician, MD, Dr., medicoA licensed medical practitioner
SpanishParacelso, Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim
CatalanParacelsus

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