Paracelsian

adjective

Par·​a·​cel·​sian ˌpar-ə-ˈsel-sē-ən How to pronounce Paracelsian (audio)
: of, relating to, or conforming to the practice or theories of Paracelsus according to whose teachings the activities of the human body are chemical, health depends on the proper chemical composition of the organs and fluids, and the object of chemistry is to prepare medicines

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“Paracelsian.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Paracelsian. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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