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A perspectiva de Rodrigo de Castro sobre as características do sangue menstrual

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Resumo:The discussion on the characteristics of menstrual blood is a prominent topic in the gynaecological work by Rodrigo de Castro. In this paper, we aim to analyze the arguments set forth by the author and examine the key points of the reflection on menstruum signalling the construction of his opinion. Castro proves to be an attentive and critical reader of the tradition, summarizing the conventional views on the subject and providing a conceptual framework according to which menstrual blood is positively considered.
Autores principais:Melo, António Maria Martins
Outros Autores:Fernandes, José Sílvio; Pinheiro, Cristina Santos
Assunto:Rodrigo de Castro History of medicine History of gynaecology Menstruation História da medicina História da ginecologia Menstruação . Faculdade de Artes e Humanidades
Ano:2021
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade da Madeira
Idioma:português
Origem:DigitUMa - Repositório da Universidade da Madeira
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Resumo:The discussion on the characteristics of menstrual blood is a prominent topic in the gynaecological work by Rodrigo de Castro. In this paper, we aim to analyze the arguments set forth by the author and examine the key points of the reflection on menstruum signalling the construction of his opinion. Castro proves to be an attentive and critical reader of the tradition, summarizing the conventional views on the subject and providing a conceptual framework according to which menstrual blood is positively considered.