WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE WORD "INFLUENZA"?
Infuenza comes from the Latin phrase 'ab occulta coeli influentia' which translates to "from the hidden influence of the sky" or "from the hidden influence of heaven."
In a historical and medical context, this phrase was used in the late medieval and early modern periods to describe the hidden or unseen causes of epidemics, particularly influenza. The term influencia (influence) originally referred to astrological or celestial influences believed to affect earthly events, which later evolved into the modern medical term for respiratory infections.
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Robin Monotti HOW DOES VIRAL PNEUMONIA INFECT LUNGS? 1. Viral infection spreads through lung cells, this can be preceded and caused by other infected body parts such as the throat, then descends down the respiratory system reaching the lungs. 2. The immune system then…Telegram Robin Monotti Official Robin Monotti Channel Donations: robinmonotti.substack.com/ Group is @robinmggroup We don't DM from this channel account. Rule: Be polite & respectful.
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