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   A rapid respiration, Hp.Epid.6.5.15.    II. trailing, of a serpent, Sch.Nic.Th.160.    III. inducement (to inference), hint, Phld.Sign.13, Demetr.Lac.Herc.1055.13F.    IV. traction of the foetus, Sor.2.62.    V. suction of cupping instruments, ib.11.