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historical medical slang
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The Forgotten Origin: Why Gonorrhea Is Called The Clap
By the 15th century, European cities were in the grip of a venereal panic. Syphilis, the "Great Pox," had swept through armies and brothels, leaving victims...
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By the 15th century, European cities were in the grip of a venereal panic. Syphilis, the "Great Pox," had swept through armies and brothels, leaving victims...