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resemblance to that which has been suspected, yet are excluded 

 by the presence of some specific and incompatible symptoms. 

 It is only by careful induction and cautious reasoning, that 

 the surgeon can settle the question of his diagnosis, and insure 

 such a true and tangible conclusion, as can only be reached when 

 there is a perfect correspondence between the suggestions derived 

 from the testimony of the physical organs, and the calm deduc- 

 tions of the logical faculty, aided by a disciplined and well fur- 

 nished memory. 



