History GCSE
Purging
What Purging means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Purging
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A treatment using emetics or laxatives to remove excess humours and restore health.
Topics that use Purging
- Option 11: c1250–c1500: Medicine in medieval England - 2 Approaches to prevention and treatment (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Community care
- Purifying the air
- Religious actions
- Role of the Church
- Bloodletting
- Medical hierarchy
- Traditional treatments
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