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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 a United States 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...
- Elizabeth Perkins (born November 18, 1960) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in films including About Last Night (1986), From the Hip...
- Perkin may refer to: Perkin (surname) Perkin Warbeck (c. 1474 – 1499), imposter and pretender to the English throne Perkin (crater), on the Moon 2482 Perkin...
- Osgood Robert "Oz" Perkins II (born February 2, 1974) is an American director, screenwriter, and actor. Perkins was born in Manhattan, New York City, the...
- Susan Elizabeth Perkins (born 22 September 1969) is an English actress, broadcaster, comedian, presenter and writer. Originally coming to prominence through...
- 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...
- Perkins Coie LLP is a global law firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1912, it is recognized as an Am Law 50 firm. It is the largest...