Abu Bakr al-Razi
Abu Bakr al-Razi
Abu Bakr al-Razi (pronunciation: /ɑːˈbuː bɑːkr ɑːl rɑːˈziː/), also known as Rhazes or Razi, was a Persian polymath, physician, alchemist, and philosopher who is considered one of the pioneers of medicine and chemistry in the Islamic Golden Age. He was born in 854 AD in Ray, Iran and died in 925 AD.
Etymology
The name "Abu Bakr" is an Arabic name that means "father of the young camel". "Al-Razi" is derived from "Ray", the city of his birth.
Contributions to Medicine
Abu Bakr al-Razi made significant contributions to various fields of medicine. He is known for his works on ophthalmology, pediatrics, and infectious diseases. His most notable work is the Kitab al-Hawi, a comprehensive medical encyclopedia.
Ophthalmology
In the field of ophthalmology, al-Razi wrote a monograph where he detailed various eye diseases and their treatments. He was the first to recognize the reaction of the eye's pupil to light.
Pediatrics
Al-Razi's work in pediatrics included the writing of a treatise on the diseases of children. The treatise included sections on neonatology, nutrition, and pediatric surgery.
Infectious Diseases
Al-Razi was the first to differentiate between smallpox and measles, and his texts on the diseases remained the authoritative source until the 19th century.
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External links
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