Celsus
Celsus
Celsus (/ˈsɛlsəs/; Latin: Aulus Cornelius Celsus) was a Roman encyclopaedist, known for his extant medical work, De Medicina, which is believed to be the only surviving section of a much larger encyclopedia. The De Medicina is a primary source on diet, pharmacy, surgery and related fields, and it is one of the best sources concerning medical knowledge in the Roman world.
Etymology
The name Celsus is of Latin origin and it means "lofty" or "high". The name was common in Roman times and was often given to boys of noble birth.
Related Terms
- De Medicina: An encyclopedic work on medicine written by Celsus. It covers all aspects of medical practice, from diet and prevention to specialized treatments for various diseases.
- Encyclopedist: A person who compiles or writes an encyclopedia, or uses one for research.
- Pharmacy: The science and technique of preparing, dispensing, and reviewing drugs and providing additional clinical services.
- Surgery: A medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a person to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury, to help improve bodily function or appearance or to repair unwanted ruptured areas.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Celsus
- Wikipedia's article - Celsus
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