iatrophysical

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adjective

Of or relating to a 17th-century school of medical thought that explained all physiological and pathological phenomena by the laws of physics; opposed to the iatrochemical school.

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Meanings

adjectiveiatrophysical (not comparable)
  1. not comparablemedicineOf or relating to a 17th-century school of medical thought that explained all physiological and pathological phenomena by the laws of physics; opposed to the iatrochemical school.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
iatromechanical

Origin

From iatro- + physical.

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Cite this entry
APA

iatrophysical. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iatrophysical

MLA

“iatrophysical.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iatrophysical. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “iatrophysical,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iatrophysical.

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