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Parent topics
- Edinburgh [r]: The capital of Scotland. [e]
- Edinburgh University [r]: Founded in 1582, one of the leading academic institutions in the UK. [e]
- Scottish Enlightenment [r]: A period in 18th century Scotland characterized by a great outpouring of intellectual and scientific accomplishments. [e]
Subtopics
- Homeopathy [r]: System of alternative medicine involving administration of highly diluted substances with the intention to stimulate the body's natural healing processes, not considered proven by mainstream science. [e]
- Andrew Duncan [r]: (1744- 1877) Scottish medical reformer, best known for his humane treatment of the mentally ill. [e]
- John Gregory [r]: (1724–1773) Scottish physician who made major contributions to the field of medical ethics. [e]
- James Lind [r]: (1716–1794) Scottish physician and pioneer of naval hygiene, whose recommendation that fresh citrus fruit and lemon juice be added to the diet of sailors saw scurvy eliminated from the British Navy. [e]
- William Cullen [r]: (1710-1790) The leading British physician of the 18th century. [e]
- Alexander Monro primus [r]: (1697 – 1767) Anatomist; the founder of Edinburgh Medical School. [e]
- Alexander Monro secundus [r]: (1733 - 1817) Professor of Anatomy at the University of Edinburgh, known as the discoverer of the lymphatic system. [e]