Galen
Definition
Galen was a Greek physician, surgeon and philosopher in the Roman Empire. He is considered one of the most accomplished medical researchers in Ancient history. His theories dominated European medicine for over 1,000 years.
Analogy
Imagine if someone wrote a book on how to fix cars that everyone used for over 1,000 years before anyone thought to update it or question its methods. That's kind of what happened with Galen's work on medicine!
Related terms
Humoral Theory: The theory proposed by Hippocrates that Galen further developed into an elaborate system explaining how imbalances in bodily fluids could cause disease.
Anatomy: A branch of biology concerned with the study of body structure which Galen contributed significantly towards through his dissections and studies.
Roman Medicine: The period during which Galen practiced medicine; his works were a significant influence on the development of medical knowledge during this time.
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