Motte
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Motte (1655-1737) was the author of a famous obstetrical treatise widely reprinted in the 18th century, as well as a comprehensive surgical work. His writings demonstrate exceptional diligence and thoughtful observation from his thirty years of provincial practice.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
MOTTE (la Motte) (Guillaume-Mauquest de la Motte, 1655-1737), author of the famous, much reprinted in the 18th century work on obstetrics; "Traite des accouchemens naturels, non naturels et contre nature" (Paris, 1721). In this "Treatise" are collected several hundred "observations" made by Motte during his thirty years of work in the provinces. The book is written with extraordinary conscientiousness and reveals in the author a thoughtful obstetrician. M. also belongs to the widely spread in his time "Traite complet de chirurgie contenant des observations et des reflexions" (v. I-III, P., 1722). URINE. Contents: I. Physical properties of U............
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“Motte.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/motte/