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In Chaucer's time patients were diagnosed on the basis of: a) "astrocytes": the position of the patient's astrological sign b) "auriferity": the weight of the patient's purse c) "humours": the balance of the patient's body chemistry d) "magik naturel": the balance of good and bad bodily spirits

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Answer: c) "humours": the balance of the patient's body chemistry

Explanation: In medieval England, it was believed that the balance of the "four humors" determined a person's health, state of mind, and character. The four humors were blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm.

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