Medical Meanings: A Glossary of Word Origins

摘要: Dr. William S. Haubrich's curiosity knows no bounds, nor does that of his readers. The overwhelming demand for more histories yet words is satisfied in the eagerly awaited second edition "Medical Meanings: A Glossary Word Origins". Here reader will find not just etymology and explanations medical terminology but lessons history popular culture. They learn what really ailed John Merrick, a.k.a., Elephant Man; odd deformity plagued House Hapsburg, rulers Spain from 1493 to 1780; and, connection between fetal alcohol syndrome Little Orphan Annie. Charming, witty, a rollicking learning experience, Meanings" fully updated revised include over thirty per cent definitions, histories, amusing anecdotes readers first so treasured. Charley horse term commonly used describe pain stiffness, usually thigh muscles especially consequent athletic stress. One explanation Charles II England, following Restoration 1660, rewarded soldiers disabled by service Loyalist cause with appointment undemanding government jobs. Such gimpy veterans were known as 'Charleys'. Later, same came be given an elderly, often partially lame retired strenuous reserved family use. Another story somewhat decrepit named was employed haul roller back forth across playing field Chicago White Sox baseball team 1890s. If all this seems devious, it's because it is. Pithode nuclear barrel-like figure formed process cellular mitosis. Greek pithos wine cask. Rowdy students at Johns Hopkins University 1890s they called Society Pithotomists, reference their penchant tapping into kegs or beer.