Historical Medical Practices

noun a malarial fever characterized by regularly recurring paroxysms, marked by stages of chills, fever, and sweating

• The patient presented symptoms of ague, including fever and chills.
• I heard that Sarah caught an ague after camping in the rain.
• I feel like I'm coming down with a nasty ague, ugh.
• The political landscape was in a state of ague, with uncertainty and instability prevailing.

noun the act or practice of letting blood by opening a vein or artery

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• Bloodletting was a common medical practice in the past, believed to balance the body's humors.
• I heard that bloodletting used to be a popular treatment back in the day.
• I can't believe they thought bloodletting would actually help people.
• The intense debate turned into a verbal bloodletting as each side tried to prove their point.

noun a flowing down or out; discharge of humors

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with a defluxion of the nasal passages.
• I've been dealing with a defluxion, so I'm not feeling my best.
• I hate having a defluxion, it's so annoying.
• The defluxion of funds from the company's account raised suspicions of embezzlement.

noun a type of worm that attaches itself to the skin of animals to feed on their blood

verb to cling to someone or something in a parasitic manner

• The doctor used a leech to help improve the patient's blood circulation.
• I heard that leeches can suck your blood if you swim in that lake.
• That guy is such a leech, always asking for free drinks at the bar.
• Negative thoughts can be like emotional leeches, draining your energy and happiness.

noun a person who specializes in the medical treatment of the eyes; an eye doctor

• The oculist recommended a new pair of glasses for my deteriorating eyesight.
• I have an appointment with the oculist next week to get my eyes checked.
• My oculist told me I need to start wearing glasses if I want to keep my eyes healthy.
• The oculist of truth revealed the hidden motives behind his actions.

adjective no longer in use or fashionable; obsolete

• The company's technology infrastructure is in dire need of an update as it is filled with outdated systems.
• I can't believe you're still using that outdated phone from five years ago.
• That fashion trend is so outdated, no one wears those clothes anymore.
• His mindset is completely outdated, he needs to adapt to the modern way of thinking.

noun a medicine or drug, especially a cathartic

verb to treat with or administer medicine or drugs

• The study of physic involves the understanding of the laws of nature and the properties of matter.
• She's majoring in physic at university because she loves studying how the world works.
• I heard that new physic professor is really cool and makes the subject interesting.
• The physic of emotions can be just as complex as the physic of the physical world.

noun a garment shaped like a jacket with long sleeves that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person

• The patient was restrained in a straitjacket to prevent any self-harming behavior.
• They had to put him in a straitjacket because he was getting too rowdy.
• They really need to loosen up that straitjacket, it's way too tight.
• Being stuck in a job you hate can feel like wearing a mental straitjacket.

noun a word or phrase used in magic tricks or incantations

• The magician performed a trick and said 'abracadabra' as he made the rabbit disappear.
• I waved my hands and said 'abracadabra' but nothing happened, it was just a silly prank.
• I found a new app that claims to organize your closet with just a few taps, it's like abracadabra for your clothes!
• The scientist's breakthrough discovery seemed like abracadabra to the rest of the world, but it was the result of years of hard work and research.

noun a person, typically a doctor or midwife, who assists women in childbirth

• The accoucheur assisted the mother during the delivery of her baby.
• The accoucheur helped deliver the baby safely.
• The baby doctor was there for the birth.
• The accoucheur guided the project to completion.

noun a physician or healer

adjective relating to the healing arts or medicine

• The aesculapian profession requires years of rigorous training and education.
• My sister is studying to become an aesculapian, she wants to be a doctor.
• I heard that aesculapians make a lot of money, but the job is really tough.
• In times of crisis, doctors are seen as the aesculapians who heal and provide comfort to the community.