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Definition of Perkinism

Perkinism
Perkinism Per"kin*ism, n. (Med.) A remedial treatment, by drawing the pointed extremities of two rods, each of a different metal, over the affected part; tractoration, -- first employed by Dr. Elisha Perkins of Norwich, Conn. See Metallotherapy.

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- Elisha Perkins (January 16, 1741 – September 6, 1799) was an American physician who created a fraudulent medical device, the Perkins Patent Tractors....
- Lawrence Perkins (1907–1998) and Philip Will Jr. (1906–1985). Perkins and Will met while studying architecture at Cornell University. Perkins&Will attracted...
- Perkins is a surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon corruption of the kin of Pierre (from Pierre kin to Pierrekin to Perkins), introduced into England by...
- Anthony Perkins (April 4, 1932 – September 12, 1992) was an American actor. Born in Manhattan, Perkins began his career as a teenager in summer stock programs...
- John Perkins may refer to: John Perkins (Australian politician) (1878–1954), Australian politician John Perkins (author) (born 1945), American author of...
- William or Bill Perkins may refer to: Bill Perkins (American football) (1941–2016), American football running back Bill Perkins (Australian rules footballer)...
- Osgood Robert "Oz" Perkins II (born February 2, 1974) is an American filmmaker and actor. He began his career as a child actor, portraying the young version...
- PerkinElmer, Inc., previously styled Perkin-Elmer, is an American global corporation that was founded in 1937 and originally focused on precision optics...
- Elvis Brooke Perkins (born February 9, 1976) is an American folk-rock musician. He released his debut studio album, Ash Wednesday, in 2007. He subsequently...
- Kendrick Le'Dale Perkins (born November 10, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who serves as sports analyst for ESPN. He entered...