The Journal of Korean Medical History (한국의사학회지)
- Volume 20 Issue 1
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- Pages.13-21
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- 2007
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- 1229-6147(pISSN)
Historical research of the Chi Jong Cheong, - korean ancient tumor medical center
치종청(治腫廳)에 대한 의사학적 고찰
- Seo, Ji Youn (Department of Medical History, College of Oriental Medicine, KyungHee University) ;
- Kim, Nam Il (Department of Medical History, College of Oriental Medicine, KyungHee University) ;
- Ahn, Sang Woo (Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine)
- Published : 2007.09.30
Abstract
In Korea tumors occurred frequently, and the tumor medicine used to treat them developed. Because tumors due to Koreans' physical constitution and environment and there has always been an impeding need for a cure, traces of such efforts can be found throughout Korean medical history. During the mid-Chosun dynasty, the government founded a government office that specialized in curing tumors. This study observes the establishment and operation of this institution.