paracelsus

[US]/ˌpærəˈselsəs/
[UK]/ˌpærəˈselsəs/
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Translation

n.Swiss physician and alchemist (1493-1541) known for his work on alchemy and medicine, and for the principle that "the dose makes the poison"
adj.Relating to or characteristic of Paracelsus or his medical and alchemical theories

Example Sentences

paracelsus is considered the father of toxicology.

the medical theories of paracelsus challenged galenic tradition.

paracelsus revolutionized medicine by introducing chemical remedies.

the biography of paracelsus describes him as a controversial figure.

followers of paracelsus established the discipline of iatrochemistry.

many writings attributed to paracelsus discuss alchemy and nature.

paracelsus rejected the classical theory of the four humours.

historians study the influence of paracelsus on renaissance science.

the philosophy of paracelsus combined science with mysticism.

paracelsus famously coined the phrase "the dose makes the poison".

during his lifetime, paracelsus was often called a charlatan.

the works of paracelsus were published posthumously across europe.

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