单词 | filth theory |
释义 | > as lemmasfilth theory filth theory n. originally U.S. (now historical) the theory that infectious diseases are caused by filth, esp. in the form of excrement or decaying organic material. ΚΠ 1854 M. M. Dowler On Reputed Causes Yellow Fever 6 The filth theory is wholly untenable, not only from the entire history of yellow fever in this community. 1946 Berkshire Evening Eagle (Pittsfield, Mass.) 14 Oct. 13/3 Undoubtedly the public..has still too much faith in the filth theory of disease. 2004 J. M. Barry Great Influenza iii. 50 Both the miasma and filth theories had sophisticated adherents, including public health officials and some extremely gifted scientists. < as lemmas |
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