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Thermae Sylla Spa(tourism)
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Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital- Medicine Lodge(health)
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vincamine (medicine) and thermae (sh)


vincamine (medicine)


vincamine
<chemical> A major alkaloid of vinca minor l., apocynaceae. It has been used therapeutically as a vasodilator and antihypertensive agent, particularly in cerebrovascular disorders.

Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, vasodilator agents.

Chemical name: Eburnamenine-14-carboxylic acid, 14,15-dihydro-14-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (3alpha,14beta,16alpha)-


thermae (sh)




Public bathing complex of ancient Rome, designed for relaxation and social activity as well as bathing.

The Romans developed public baths to a high degree of sophistication and standardization. They consisted of a large open Garden surrounded by subsidiary club rooms and a main block that contained three large bath chambers
hot room, steam room, and warm room
and smaller bathrooms, cold room, and courts for Exercise. Imperial thermae, such as the Baths of Caracalla (AD 216), were immense and opulently furnished. Service was supplied by slaves moving through underground passageways. Heating was accomplished by circulating heated air from a fire under the floor. Lighting of the enormous rooms was provided by an ingenious system of clerestory windows.