Royal touch

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounThe touching of a diseased person by the hand of a king, with the supposed purpose of restoring health. It was extensively practiced in England and France, particularly for scrofula.

Synonyms

chirothesia scrofulide bloodletting scrofulosis sphacelation galvanotherapy pediculation dermatographia scrofuloderma balneotherapy leprosy blood-letting

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