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D. Pulmonalis, Pneobiomantia, Pneuobiomantia, Pneobiomantica. Lung proof, Respiration proof. Different proofs to which the organs of respiration of new-born child are subjected, for the purpose of detecting whether it has or has not respired after birth; in other words, whether it was born alive or dead; Pneusiobiognosis, Pneusiobioscope. These consist, chiefly, 1. In testing them with water, for the purpose of seeing whether the lungs are specifically heavier or lighter than that fluid. This is called Docimasia Pulmonum hydrostatica or the Hydrostatic Test. If lighter, it would be some evidence that the foetus had respired: 2. In comparing the weight of the lungs with that of the whole body; the weight of lungs in which respiration has taken place being nearly twice as great. This is Docimasin Pulmonum Statica, or Ploucquets Test; and, 3. By measuring the circumference of the thorax and lungs; and comparing their dimensions with those of an infant which has not respired. That is Daniels Test. These tests, singly, afford only probable evidence; but when united, the deductions may be more conclusive.