iatromathematical

iatromathematical
adjective /ʌɪˌatɹə(ʊ)maθəˈmatik(ə)l/
Pertaining to a theory or practice of medicine founded on mathematical principles.

Paracelsus goes farther, and will have his physician predestinated to this mans cure, this malady, and time of cure, the scheme of each geniture inspected, gathering of herbs, of administering, astrologically observed; in which Thurnesserus and some iatromathematical professors are too superstitious in my judgment.


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