Paracelsus
noun
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, 1493?–1541, Swiss physician and alchemist.
Paracelsian
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a word derived from
Paracelsus.
Example Sentences
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The Paracelsian Archeus was the presiding spirit in living creatures, and worked through special local ferments, by which the functions of the organs are controlled.
From The Evolution of Modern Medicine A Series of Lectures Delivered at Yale University on the Silliman Foundation in April, 1913 by William Osler
A rare physician, An excellent Paracelsian, and has done Strange cures with mineral physic.
From The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. by Various
He wears Paracelsian characters for the toothache, and a little hallowed wax is his antidote for all evils.
From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various
Somewhat similar views were promoted by Becher, who named the principle acidum primogenium, and held that it was composed of the Paracelsian elements ``earth'' and ``water.''
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
At the same time, however, there were many who, opposed to the Paracelsian definition of chemistry, still laboured at the problem of the alchemists, while others gave much attention to the chemical industries.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various
