Lexicon:Strong fives
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| Term: | strong fives |
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| References: | HMS Surprise, page 267 Desolation Island, page 123 The Far Side of the World, page 296 |
| Meaning: | Another invented disease of Dr Tufts. See marthambles. Apparently meant as a form of severe colic, caused by overeating and drinking and cured by a clyster. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
Categories: Maturin's Medicine:-S- | Maturin's Medicine:Desolation Island (novel) | Maturin's Medicine:Desolation Island (novel, chapter 04) | Maturin's Medicine:HMS Surprise (novel) | Maturin's Medicine:HMS Surprise (novel, chapter 08) | Maturin's Medicine:The Far Side of the World | Maturin's Medicine:The Far Side of the World (chapter 09)
