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CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: History of Medicine |
 | | Before Sylvius began to teach there, the Leyden clinic had already gained worldwide fame. |
 | | One of the first adherents of Harvey, Sylvius, depending in part on Paracelsus and Belmont sought to explain physiological processes by suggesting fermentation (molecular motion of matter) and "vital spirits" as moving forces. |
 | | Through "effervescence" acid and alkaline juices are formed, and through their abnormal mixture hyperacidity and hyperalkalinity (i.e., sickness) originate. |
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