Arabia
Arabia (Medicine)
Arabia (pronunciation: /əˈreɪbiə/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a variety of concepts, practices, and traditions that originated from the Arabian Peninsula. The term itself is derived from the Latin Arabia, which is from the Greek Arabia, from the Arabic Arab.
Arabian Medicine
Arabian Medicine is a branch of medicine that originated in the Arabian Peninsula. It is characterized by its unique blend of Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian medical knowledge, which was further developed and refined by Arabian physicians and scholars during the Islamic Golden Age.
Arabian Drugs
Arabian Drugs refers to the various medicinal substances and compounds that were discovered, developed, or widely used in Arabian medicine. These include a wide range of herbs, spices, minerals, and animal products, many of which are still used in modern medicine and pharmacology.
Arabian Physicians
Arabian Physicians were the practitioners of Arabian medicine. They were known for their extensive knowledge and expertise in various fields of medicine, including surgery, pharmacology, ophthalmology, and psychiatry, among others. Many of them made significant contributions to the advancement of medical science.
Related Terms
- Islamic Golden Age: The period in history during which Arabian medicine experienced its greatest development and expansion.
- Avicenna: A prominent Arabian physician and philosopher, who is often regarded as one of the most significant thinkers and writers in the history of medicine.
- Rhazes: Another influential Arabian physician, who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and alchemy.
- Canon of Medicine: A medical encyclopedia written by Avicenna, which served as the standard medical textbook in the Islamic world and Europe for several centuries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arabia
- Wikipedia's article - Arabia
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