Ibn al-Nafis
Ibn al-Nafis
Ibn al-Nafis (pronunciation: ib'n al-na'fis) was a prominent Arab physician, anatomist, and physiologist who is most known for his discovery of the pulmonary circulation of the blood.
Etymology
The name "Ibn al-Nafis" is of Arabic origin. "Ibn" translates to "son of" and "Nafis" translates to "precious". Thus, the name can be interpreted as "son of the precious one".
Biography
Ibn al-Nafis was born in 1213 in Damascus, Syria. He studied medicine and philosophy at the Al-Nizamiyya of Baghdad under the guidance of the famous physician Ibn Abi al-Ash'ath. After completing his studies, he moved to Cairo, Egypt where he worked at the Al-Nasri Hospital and later at the Al-Mansouri Hospital where he became the chief physician and the dean of medicine.
Contributions to Medicine
Ibn al-Nafis is most known for his discovery of the pulmonary circulation, which was a significant breakthrough in the field of cardiology. He was the first to describe the circulation of blood to and from the heart. This discovery was documented in his book, Al-Shamil fi al-Tibb, which is considered a comprehensive medical encyclopedia.
In addition to his work on the circulatory system, Ibn al-Nafis also made significant contributions to other areas of medicine. He wrote extensively on topics such as pharmacology, urology, physiology, surgery, and ophthalmology. His works were widely studied and referenced by subsequent generations of physicians and scientists.
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External links
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