ETIOLOGY

*I. The GENERAL CAUSES OF DISEASE, may be distinguished into such as are either

Extrinsecal, and without the body; whether from

laceration
erosion , abrasion , scratch , rupture , perforation , wounds

Intrinsecal; with relation to the

Humours

Humors; whether ‖ as to the error of Excess: or bad disposition.

Qualities

Qualities; ‖ according to the general name, denoting Excess or Defect: or that particular Indisposition which is most frequent, name∣ly, too much Heat.

Parts and Vessels

Hollow organs

Stopping, or blowing of them up.

Compact organs

decreasing and shortening in width , height or depth
enlarging or increasing in height , width or depth

Putrefying, of them; considered according to the usual