Metrodora
Metrodora
Metrodora (pronounced: meh-troh-doh-rah) is a name of historical significance in the field of medicine. The etymology of the name is Greek, with "metro" meaning "mother" and "dora" meaning "gifts".
Metrodora was a Greek physician who lived around 200-400 AD, and is most well-known for her contributions to gynecology and obstetrics. She is credited with writing the oldest known medical text written by a woman, titled "On the Diseases and Cures of Women". This work is a comprehensive guide to women's health and includes descriptions of surgical techniques, medicinal treatments, and general advice for maintaining health.
Related Terms
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Obstetrics: The medical specialty dealing with the care of all women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metrodora
- Wikipedia's article - Metrodora
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