As a means of restoring vigor to the generative organs, flagellation was recommended by the ancient physicians as an effectual remedy, in accordance with the Hippocratic principle of ubi stimulus, ibi affluxus.
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Flagellation
/ˌflæd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/
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