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humoral

/ˈhjuːmɔːrəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does humoral mean?

adjective

Relating to or denoting a supposed fluid or humour in the body, especially in ancient medicine; relating to or denoting a supposed fluid or humour in the body, especially in ancient medicine, or to the supposed influence of such a fluid on the body or mind.

Example

"The humoral theory of medicine was widely accepted in ancient Greece."

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