Definition of Perkinism

1. n. A remedial treatment, by drawing the pointed extremities of two rods, each of a different metal, over the affected part; tractoration, -- first employed by Dr. Elisha Perkins of Norwich, Conn. See Metallotherapy.

Definition of Perkinism

1. Noun. (medicine archaic) A pseudoscientific treatment in which two pointed metal rods ("tractors") were waved over the body, supposed to cure inflammation, rheumatism, etc. by drawing off an electrical fluid. ¹

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Medical Definition of Perkinism

1. A remedial treatment, by drawing the pointed extremities of two rods, each of a different metal, over the affected part; tractoration, first employed by Dr. Elisha Perkins of Norwich, Conn. See Metallotherapy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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