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Abdomen - Victorian Health and Medicine
From 'The Dictionary of Daily Wants' - 1858-1859
ABDOMEN, the lower part of the body, extending longitudinally from
the cavity or hollow usually called the pit of the stomach to the lower part or trunk.
The intestines of the abdomen are liable to a variety of diseases, the most formidable of
which is inflammation. Many internal injuries of the abdomen are caused by continual
external pressure, to obviate which all articles of clothing which come in contact with
this part of the body should be made to fit loosely, and with an equal weight upon the
whole surface.
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The Victorian Hospital
by Lavinia Mitton
Short perspective on Victorian medical care
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