perkinism
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per·kin·ism
(pĕr'kin-izĕm),A form of quackery purporting to treat disease by applying metals with magnetic and purportedly magic properties.
Perkins,
Elisha, U.S. physician, 1741-1799.perkinism - a form of quackery purporting to treat disease by applying metals with magnetic and magic properties.
per·kin·ism
(pĕr'kin-izm)A form of quackery purporting to treat disease by applying metals with magnetic and purportedly magic properties.