The Canon of Medicine
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The Canon of Medicine
The Canon of Medicine (Kitāb al-Qānūn fī al-ṭibb) is an encyclopedia of medicine in five books compiled by Persian philosopher Avicenna (Ibn Sina) and completed in 1025. It presents a clear and organized summary of all the medical knowledge of the time. The Canon is considered one of the most famous books in the history of medicine.
Pronunciation
The Canon of Medicine: /kəˈnɒn ɒv ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
Etymology
The term "Canon" in the title refers to the laws of medicine, and it is derived from the Greek word kanon meaning rule or law. The term "Medicine" is derived from the Latin word medicina meaning the art of healing.
Related Terms
- Avicenna: A Persian polymath who is regarded as one of the most significant physicians, astronomers, thinkers and writers of the Islamic Golden Age.
- Islamic Golden Age: A period of cultural, economic, and scientific flourishing in the history of the Islamic world, traditionally dated from the 8th century to the 14th century.
- Medicine: The science and practice of establishing the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Encyclopedia: A type of reference work or compendium holding a comprehensive summary of information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge.
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