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The Scarificator

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The scarificator, a fascinating 18th-century medical device, revolutionized bloodletting practices with its spring-loaded mechanism that swiftly created multiple incisions. Designed to restore balance to bodily humours, this tool exemplifies the innovative yet rudimentary approaches of historical medicine.




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