Concept information
Preferred term
Barber Surgeons
Type
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Definition
- In the late Middle Ages barbers who also let blood, sold unguents, pulled teeth, applied cups, and gave enemas. They generally had the right to practice surgery. By the 18th century barbers continued to practice minor surgery and dentistry and many famous surgeons acquired their skill in the shops of barbers. (From Castiglioni, A History of Medicine, 2d ed, pp402, 568, 658)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Surgeons, Barber
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In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-CQ8ZPWKK-W
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