CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES. 67 



HYPINOSIS. 



What is the synonym ? 



Hypoplasma. 



Define hypinosis. 



It is a condition of the blood in which the fibrin is diminished. 



In what diseases or conditions does it exist? 



It is present in purpura ha?raorrliagica, in anaemia, in pro- 

 longed suppurations, in animals overworked, with improper food. 

 There is a defective coagulating power of the blood, which is not 

 perfectly arterialized. 



What are the indications for treatment ? 



Build up the system by giving good food, moderate exercise, 

 fresh air. Tonics, stimulants, etc., are also beneficial. 



3. INFECTIOUS AND EPIZOOTIC DISEASES. 

 INFLUENZA. 



What are the synonyms ? 



Catarrhus epizooticus (epizootic catarrh), febris catarrhalis 

 (catarrhal fever), pink-eye, horse ail, horse disease, typhoid fever, 

 la grippe. 



Define influenza. 



It is a specific febrile disease, assuming various forms, character- 

 ized by a catarrh of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, 

 and in some instances of the digestive tract, and associated with 

 marked debility out of all proportion to the intensity of the fever 

 and the catarrhal symptoms. 



The name influenza was given by the Italians, who believed 

 the disease to be due to some influence of the stars. 



What are the. forms? 



Simple, thoracic, abdominal, rheumatic. The organs of vision, 

 of respiration, of circulation, of digestion, of innervation, as well 

 as the subcutaneous tissues, may be involved. 



What is the aetiology? 



It is and has been one of the hidden mysteries; some claim 

 it is due to a miasm, others say a peculiar condition of the atmos- 



