Quote by Plato

They certainly give very strange names to diseases.

They certainly give very strange names to diseases.

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This quote is a lighthearted observation about the peculiar or odd names given to diseases. It alludes to the fact that medical terminology can be quite complex and sometimes difficult to pronounce or remember. It implies that some disease names might sound unconventional or unusual to the average person, highlighting the curious nature of medical terminology.

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