Early Science and Medicine
Early Science and Medicine
Early Science and Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈɜːrli ˈsaɪəns ænd ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) refers to the study and practice of scientific and medical disciplines during the early periods of human history. This includes the development of medicine, biology, chemistry, and physics from ancient times to the end of the Middle Ages.
Etymology
The term "Early Science and Medicine" is a compound phrase. "Early" (from Old English 'ǣr-līc') refers to something happening near the start of a period of time. "Science" (from Latin 'scientia', meaning 'knowledge') refers to the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world. "Medicine" (from Latin 'medicina', meaning 'healing art') refers to the science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases.
Related Terms
- Ancient Medicine: Refers to the medical practices and beliefs of ancient civilizations.
- Medieval Science: Refers to the scientific practices and discoveries during the Middle Ages.
- History of Science: The study of the development of science and scientific knowledge.
- History of Medicine: The study of the development of medical practices and knowledge.
Early Science
Early science refers to the scientific practices and discoveries made during the early periods of human history. This includes the development of mathematics, astronomy, physics, and chemistry in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, China, and India.
Early Medicine
Early medicine refers to the medical practices and beliefs of early human societies. This includes the use of herbal medicine, surgery, and anatomy in ancient civilizations, as well as the development of medical theories such as humoral theory and Galenic medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Early Science and Medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Early Science and Medicine
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