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Experiments and Observations on the Gastric Juice and the Physiology of Digestion

by William Beaumont

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Great classic of medicine -- based on observations of the stomach through a gunshot wound -- was the first thorough, comprehensive study of the nature and physiology of the stomach: its digestive processes, composition and role of gastric juice, lining of the stomach, much more. Introductory essay by Sir William Osler.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 612.32 — Applied science & technology Medicine & health Human Body Systems Digestion Stomach
LCC: QP151 .B36 — Science Physiology Physiology General
BISAC: SCI SCIENCE Life Sciences Biology
HEA HEALTH & FITNESS General

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Languages: English
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Published: 1959
Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 612.32
LCC: QP151 .B36

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