Antiquity

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Antiquity (Medicine)

Antiquity (pronounced: an-ti-kwuh-tee) in the context of medicine refers to the period in history known for the development of early medical practices and theories. This period spans from the beginning of recorded history to the Middle Ages.

Etymology

The term 'Antiquity' is derived from the Latin word 'antiquitas', which means 'ancient times' or 'great age'.

Medicine in Antiquity

Medicine in Antiquity was a mixture of empirical practice and magic. Early physicians often combined practical care with rituals and prayers. The Hippocratic Corpus, a collection of medical works from ancient Greece, is one of the most important surviving works from this period.

Related Terms

  • Hippocrates: Known as the 'Father of Medicine', Hippocrates was a Greek physician who is credited with establishing medicine as a profession distinct from philosophy and theurgy.
  • Galen: A prominent Greek physician, surgeon, and philosopher, Galen made significant contributions to various areas of medicine during the Roman Empire.
  • Ayurveda: An ancient Indian system of medicine that uses a range of treatments, including panchakarma ('five actions'), yoga, massage, acupuncture, and herbal medicine.
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine: An ancient system of health and wellness that’s been used in China for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that includes diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

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