pneumatism
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pneumatism — ▪ medical theory in medicine, Alexandrian medical school, or sect, based on the theory that life is associated with a subtle vapour called the pneuma; it was, in essence, an attempt to explain respiration. Pneumatism was expounded by… … Universalium
pneumatism — pneu·ma·tism … English syllables
pneumatism — ˈn(y)üməˌtizəm noun ( s) Etymology: pneumat + ism : the manifestation of spiritual gifts; specifically : observable phenomena and exterior signs frequently interpreted as indicating that one is possessed by the Holy Spirit … Useful english dictionary
Materialism — Not to be confused with Materialistic. For the prioritization of resources, see economic materialism. For the Marxist analysis, see dialectical materialism. For consumerism, see consumerism. For materialist perspective on social development, see… … Wikipedia
Erasistratus Of Ceos — ▪ Greek physician flourished c. 250 BC Greek anatomist and physician in Alexandria, regarded by some as the founder of physiology. Known especially for his studies of the circulatory and nervous systems, Erasistratus noted the… … Universalium
Saint Gregory of Nyssa — St. Gregory of Nyssa † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Gregory of Nyssa Date of birth unknown; died after 385 or 386. He belongs to the group known as the Cappadocian Fathers , a title which reveals at once his birthplace in Asia Minor… … Catholic encyclopedia
