Fältskärer
Barberare, som under medeltiden också kom att utföra tandläkeri och vissa former av medicinsk behandling, som t ex åderlåtning och kirurgiska ingrepp, särskilt krigskirurgi. I Sverige infördes en särskild fältskärsexamen 1669. Den avskaffades 1896.
Förklaring på engelska
In the late Middle Ages barbers who also let blood, sold unguents, pulled teeth, applied cups, and gave enemas. They generally had the right to practice surgery. By the 18th century barbers continued to practice minor surgery and dentistry and many famous surgeons acquired their skill in the shops of barbers. (From Castiglioni, A History of Medicine, 2d ed, pp402, 568, 658)
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Synonym, engelska: Surgeons, Barber; Barber Surgeon; Surgeon, Barber
| Svensk term | Fältskärer |
| Synonym på svenska | |
| Synonym på engelska | Surgeons, Barber; Barber Surgeon; Surgeon, Barber |
| Engelsk term | Barber Surgeons |
| MESH ID | D019024 |