The History of Clinical Endocrinology: A Comprehensive Account of Endocrinology from Earliest Times to the Present DayCRC Press, 15 jan 1993 - 576 pagina's The definitive reference work, this book combines detailed scientific accuracy with a classical style, erudition, and an appealing presentation. It covers the past, present, and future trends in endocrinology, and includes biographies of major figures. It provides chronological tables and name and subject indexes that make the information easily accessible. |
Inhoudsopgave
Prehistoric times | 7 |
6 | 21 |
7 | 29 |
8 | 37 |
10 | 43 |
The barrenness of mediaeval medicine in the West | 50 |
13 | 61 |
14 | 67 |
BrownSéquard again and his organotherapy Murray | 159 |
The birth of endocrinology Part III | 195 |
The troubled and exciting years of the first four decades of the 20th century Part I | 213 |
The first four decades of the 20th century Part II | 241 |
The Americans | 275 |
Present trends and outlook for the future Part I | 307 |
Present trends and outlook for the future Part II | 337 |
Present trends and outlook for the future Part III | 365 |
Joseph Lieutaud | 88 |
The pituitary gland | 95 |
The discovery of iodine | 104 |
Hunters transplantation of the cock testis | 112 |
The ovum the sperm fertilization and genetics | 148 |
BIOGRAPHIES | 401 |
Chronological tables | 485 |
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Veelvoorkomende woorden en zinsdelen
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