INTRODUCTION

A Medicine Is Commonly Defined As A Substance Or

Preparation That Can Treat Or Prevent Disease. Historically, Most
Medicines Were Made From Natural Products. Advances In The Last
Two Centuries Have Led To The Introduction Of Man-Made Chemical,
Biologics And Gene Therapies.
Invention Of The Microscope Was A Consequence Of Improved
Understanding, During The Renaissance Prior To The 19 th Century,
Humourism (Also Known As Humourism) Was Thought To Explain
The Cause Of Disease But It Was Gradually Replaced By The Germ
Theory Of Disease, Leading To Effective Treatments And Even Cures
For Many Infections Disease.