A historical pre-germ theory medical concept proposing that diseases, particularly epidemics are caused by exposure to miasma, or noxious forms of bad air arising from decaying organic matter, filth, or swampy environments.
A historical pre-germ theory medical concept proposing that diseases, particularly epidemics are caused by exposure to miasma, or noxious forms of bad air arising from decaying organic matter, filth, or swampy environments.
