BLACK BILE Meaning and
Definition
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Black bile, also known as melancholy or atrabile, is one of the four humors described in ancient Greek and medieval medical theory. It is believed to be one of the bodily fluids responsible for a person's temperament and overall well-being. Black bile was traditionally thought to be a dense, viscous substance, dark in color, which originated in the spleen or liver. It was considered one of the four essential bodily humors, alongside blood, yellow bile, and phlegm.
According to early medical theories, an imbalance or excess of black bile in the body could lead to a melancholic temperament, characterized by sadness, brooding, and even depression. Melancholia was believed to be caused by the accumulation of this humor, which could affect a person's mental and emotional state. Furthermore, a surplus of black bile was often thought to cause physical ailments such as digestive disorders, constipation, and general malaise.
Throughout history, various treatments and interventions have been recommended to restore a balance of the humors, including bloodletting, purging, diet modifications, and herbal remedies. Although the concept of black bile as a bodily humor and its association with melancholy has largely been abandoned in modern medicine, its historical significance in shaping early medical theories cannot be undermined.
Common Misspellings for BLACK BILE
- vlack bile
- nlack bile
- hlack bile
- glack bile
- bkack bile
- bpack bile
- boack bile
- blzck bile
- blsck bile
- blwck bile
- blqck bile
- blaxk bile
- blavk bile
- blafk bile
- bladk bile
- blacj bile
- blacm bile
- blacl bile
- blaco bile
Etymology of BLACK BILE
The word "black bile" traces its etymology back to ancient Greek medicine and philosophy. In ancient Greek, the term for "black bile" is μέλαινα χολή (mélaina cholḗ). The word "μέλαινα" (mélaina) means "black", while "χολή" (cholḗ) refers to "bile" or "gall". This term was then translated into Latin as "melancholia", combining the Latin word "melas" (black) and "cholē" (bile). The concept of black bile as one of the four humors (bodily fluids) was prevalent in Greek and later European medical traditions, and it linked the word "melancholia" to a state of melancholy or depression.
Similar spelling words for BLACK BILE
- black bee,
- blackbuck,
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- black-and-blue, livid,
- blue black,
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- black person,
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