Renaissance

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Renaissance (Medicine)

Renaissance (pronunciation: /ˌrɛnəˈsɑːns/; from French: Renaissance 'rebirth', from Latin: Renascor 'I am reborn') is a period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity and covering the 15th and 16th centuries.

Etymology

The term Renaissance is derived from the French word for "rebirth", and originally referred to the revival of the values and artistic styles of classical antiquity during that period, especially in Italy. The term was first used in the 19th century, although the Renaissance period had long been recognized as a distinct period of history.

Medical Renaissance

The Medical Renaissance is the period of progress in European medical knowledge, and a renewed interest in the ideas of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Such medical discoveries during the Renaissance are credited with paving the way for modern medicine.

Anatomy

During the Renaissance, anatomy became a main focus of medical study. Doctors like Andreas Vesalius improved upon or disproved some of the theories from the past. The main change in Renaissance medicine was the increase in anatomical knowledge.

Surgery

Surgery was greatly improved during the Renaissance by the renowned surgeon Ambroise Paré. He developed new surgical techniques and introduced the use of antiseptics in surgery.

Pharmacy

The field of pharmacy also made significant advances during the Renaissance. The first pharmacopoeia (list of drugs and their uses) was published by the Italian physician Pietro Andrea Mattioli.

Related Terms

  • Middle Ages - The period of European history preceding the Renaissance.
  • Modernity - The period of history following the Renaissance.
  • Classical antiquity - The culture and civilization of ancient Greece and Rome, the knowledge of which was greatly revived during the Renaissance.
  • Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans - The people of ancient Greece and Rome, whose ideas were a major influence on the Renaissance.

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