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CHAP. III. Of the consumption or Phthisick, and an Hec∣tick Fever.
THE Consumption is called in Greek 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, ex 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, Tabesco, because in this disease the sick doth consume or waste away.
It is called in Latin Tabes, which is a ge∣neral * 1.1 name for all Consumptions, whether it be Atrophia, Cachexia, or Phthisis; but it may most properly be taken for an Extenua∣tion of the whole body, caused by an Ulcer of the Lungs.
The purulent matter of the Ulcer circula∣ting with the bloud, doth infect, and by de∣grees corrupt the whole mass of it, which makes it unfit for nourishment; hence it is that all the parts of the body do waste and consume.
The causes are many, sometimes purulent * 1.2 matter may be communicated to the Lungs, from the Plurisie or Empiema, inflaming and corrupting them, which causeth an Ulcer.
Sometimes a salt and sharp Rheum flowing down from the Head to the Trachea Arteria, which doth not onely cause a vehement Coughing, but doth corrode the Lungs being naturally tender; Hence an Ulcer will be caused.