Brunonian system of medicine
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The Brunonian system of medicine is a theory of medicine
which regards and treats diseases as caused by defective or excessive excitation. It was developed by the Scottish physician John Brown
and is outlined in his 1780 publication Elementa Medicinae. It was based on the theories of his teacher William Cullen
.
Although Brown's theory never became very popular in Britain, it had temporary success in America
, Italy
, and the German
-speaking part of Europe.
In 1802, a riot between Brunonian and non-Brunonian students of medicine at the University of Göttingen was stopped by cavalry
.
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
which regards and treats diseases as caused by defective or excessive excitation. It was developed by the Scottish physician John Brown
John Brown (doctor)
John Brown was a Scottish physician.Brown was born in Berwickshire and after attending the parish school at Duns, he moved to Edinburgh and enrolled in divinity classes at the university of Edinburgh and worked part time as a private tutor...
and is outlined in his 1780 publication Elementa Medicinae. It was based on the theories of his teacher William Cullen
William Cullen
William Cullen FRS FRSE FRCPE FPSG was a Scottish physician, chemist and agriculturalist, and one of the most important professors at the Edinburgh Medical School, during its heyday as the leading center of medical education in the English-speaking world.Cullen was also a central figure in the...
.
Although Brown's theory never became very popular in Britain, it had temporary success in America
United States
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, Italy
Italy
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, and the German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
-speaking part of Europe.
In 1802, a riot between Brunonian and non-Brunonian students of medicine at the University of Göttingen was stopped by cavalry
Cavalry
Cavalry or horsemen were soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horseback. Cavalry were historically the third oldest and the most mobile of the combat arms...
.