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Encyclopedia Articles (5)

1,324 words, approx. 5 pages
Hippocrates HIPPOCRATES (460?–380? BCE) was a celebrated Greek physician, called the "father of medicine." In spite of his reputation as the founder of scientific medicine, the em... Read more
1,889 words, approx. 7 pages
Hippocrates and His Legacy Overview Hippocrates, known as the "Father of Medicine," was a central figure in the medical and philosophical world of Greek antiquity. By rejecting the widel... Read more
727 words, approx. 3 pages
Hippocrates of Cos c. 460-c. 375 B.C. Greek Physician and Philosopher Hippocrates is rightly called the "Father of Medicine. " His own writings and writings attributed to him, as well as... Read more
737 words, approx. 3 pages
Hippocrates of Chios c. 470-c. 410 B.C. Greek Mathematician Designated as Hippocrates of Chios to distinguish him from the better-known physician of the same name, Hippocrates has been cited as the gr... Read more
2,837 words, approx. 10 pages
Hippocrates and the Hippocratic Corpus(B. 460 Bce) Hippocrates, who came from the Aegean island of Cos, is said to have been born in 460 BCE. His legendary status as the father of medicine is secure&#... Read more