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Humorism
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Hu´mor`ism
n.1.(Med.) The theory founded on the influence which the humors were supposed to have in the production of disease; Galenism.
2.The manner or disposition of a humorist; humorousness.


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Therefore, some ancient and medieval attitudes remained widely accepted in the Elizabethan period, such as the Galenic humoral theory This saw four humours in the body, which were pure blood, black bile, yellow bile and phlegm.
But before they can sample such delights they must take advice from the doctor on balancing their four humours.
The ultimate goal was to balance humans'' four humours, with nature''s seasons.
 
 
 
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