Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim

Definitions of Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim
  1. noun
    Swiss 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)
    synonyms: Paracelsus, Philippus Aureolus Paracelsus
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    Dr., MD, doc, doctor, medico, physician
    a licensed medical practitioner
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