Nicholas
Nicholas (Medicine)
Nicholas (pronounced: /ˈnɪkələs/) is a term used in the medical field, although it is not directly related to a specific medical condition or treatment. It is often associated with the name of several notable figures in the history of medicine, such as Nicholas Culpeper, a famous English botanist, herbalist, physician, and astrologer.
Etymology
The name Nicholas is of Greek origin, derived from the name Nikolaos. The name is a combination of the words "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), thus it can be interpreted as "victory of the people".
Related Terms
- Nicholas Culpeper: An English botanist, herbalist, physician, and astrologer. His published books, including "The English Physician" and "The Complete Herbal", have had a lasting impact on medicine in the form of phytotherapy.
- Nicholas Senn: A Swiss-born American surgeon, instructor, and founder of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. He was known for his innovative contributions to abdominal surgery.
- Nicholas Christakis: A sociologist and physician known for his research on social networks and on the socioeconomic, biosocial, and evolutionary determinants of behavior, health, and longevity.
- Nicholas Gonzalez: An American physician, best known for developing the Gonzalez regimen (enzyme therapy), an alternative cancer treatment.
- Nicholas Perricone: A dermatologist and nutritionist who has written several books, primarily on the subjects of weight loss and maintaining the appearance of youth.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nicholas
- Wikipedia's article - Nicholas
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