Medieval
Medieval Medicine
Medieval Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪˌiːvəl ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) refers to the medical practices and beliefs during the Middle Ages, a period in European history from the 5th to the 15th century.
Etymology
The term "Medieval" is derived from the Latin medium aevum, meaning "middle age". The term "Medicine" comes from the Latin medicina, meaning "the healing art".
Overview
Medieval Medicine was a blend of existing ideas from antiquity, spiritual influences and what Claude Lévi-Strauss identifies as the "shamanistic complex" and "social consensus."
In the Middle Ages, the practice of medicine was still rooted in the Greek tradition of Hippocrates. However, the influence of the church, particularly after the spread of Christianity, had a significant impact on the practice of medicine.
Related Terms
- Hippocrates: An ancient Greek physician, often referred to as the "Father of Medicine".
- Galen: A prominent Greek physician, surgeon and philosopher in the Roman Empire.
- Humoral theory: A system of medicine detailing the makeup and workings of the human body, adopted by Ancient Greek and Roman physicians and philosophers.
- Monastic Medicine: Medical practices that were preserved and developed in the monastic culture of the Middle Ages.
- Herbalism: The study of botany and use of plants intended for medicinal purposes or for supplementing a diet.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medieval
- Wikipedia's article - Medieval
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