Medical History
What are the four humours?
blood, yellow bile, black bile, phlegm
Who was considered the father of medicine?
Hippocrates
This invention helped with sharing of medical knowledge
printing press
Who developed the first vaccine?
Edward Jenner
Para
beside, near
Who were the "physicians" in Ancient Egypt?
Praxagoras of Cos
What is an apothecary?
An early version of today's pharmacy
Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
rrhea
flow or discharge
In primitive times, they believed illness was a result of ____
evil spirits
Who published the first anatomy book?
During what time period was the printing press invented?
The Renaissance
Who proved that microorganisms cause disease, and became known as the father of microbiology?
Louis Pasteur
algia
pain
Ancient Romans built the first _____
Sanitation systems
This person invented a lens for the microscope and was the first person to see bacteria and protozoa
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
The first vaccine was developed in 1796 after observing what?
A milkmaid's resistance to smallpox after she was exposed to cowpox
Who discovered carbolic acid which was used as the first antiseptic during surgery?
Joseph Lister
megaly
enlargement
Who used acupuncture to improve energy flow and restore balance of the mind and body?
Ancient Chinese
This guy refined surgical techniques, but never became a true doctor
John Hunter
The name for the release of blood to help relieve symptoms of certain medical conditions
bloodletting
Who developed the rabies vaccine?
Joseph Lister
plegia
paralysis