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They do certainly give very strange, and newfangled, names to diseases.

They do certainly give very strange, and newfangled, names t

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This quote speaks to the unconventional and often perplexing names given to diseases. It suggests that medical terminology can be perplexing and unusual, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of diagnosing and labeling illnesses. By stating that these names are "strange" and "newfangled," it implies a sense of unfamiliarity and perhaps even skepticism towards the medical field's terminology choices when it comes to identifying and classifying diseases.

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