How Do You Spell BRUNONIAN MOVEMENTS?

Pronunciation: [bɹʌnˈə͡ʊni͡ən mˈuːvmənts] (IPA)

Brunonian movements refer to a medical diagnosis system developed by the Scottish physician John Brown in the 18th century. The word "Brunonian" is pronounced as /brəˈnoʊniən/ (bruh-NOH-nee-uhn) in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of this word combines "Brunonian," which represents the system of medicine developed by John Brown, with "movements" to describe a set of physical movements associated with this practice. While the Brunonian system is outdated, its influence can still be seen in modern medical diagnoses and practices.

BRUNONIAN MOVEMENTS Meaning and Definition

1. Brunonian movements refer to a term coined after the Scottish physician, John Brown (1735-1788), who was renowned for his theories on medicine during the late 18th century. Brown proposed a medical system based on the concept of excitement and depression, known as Brunonian theory or Brunonianism. According to Brown, health and disease were outcomes of the relative balance or imbalance between these two states.

   In this theory, Brunonian movements represent the physiological processes within the body that contribute to the maintenance of health. Brown posited that all diseases are rooted in excessive excitement or depression, and maintaining the delicate equilibrium between them is crucial for good health. Brunonian movements involve the body's natural responses to stimuli, including the circulatory, digestive, and nervous systems.

   Brown believed that an overexcitement state could manifest as fever, rapid pulse, flushed skin, and increased bodily functions, while an excess of depression would result in lethargy, slow pulse, pale complexion, and weakened bodily functions. By identifying and understanding these Brunonian movements, physicians could make accurate diagnoses and administer appropriate treatments.

   However, subsequent advancements in medical knowledge and research led to the rejection of Brunonianism, as it was deemed simplistic and lacking scientific grounding. While Brunonian movements are no longer accepted in modern medical practice, the term still serves as a historical reference to the theories and ideas that influenced medicine in the late 18th century.

2. Brownian movements.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of BRUNONIAN MOVEMENTS

The term "Brunonian movements" originated from the name of James Braid (1795-1860), a Scottish surgeon and hypnotist. Braid initially adopted the term "neuro-hypnotism" to describe the phenomenon of hypnotism, which he believed to be due to physiological processes in the nervous system. However, he later changed his perspective and coined the term "Braidism".

Although Braidism was not widely accepted by his contemporaries and is not a widely used term today, it had an influence on the development of the understanding and study of hypnosis. Brunonian movements are one aspect of Braid's explanation of the physiological mechanisms involved in hypnosis. The term refers to involuntary muscular movements that can occur during the hypnotic trance state.