Philagrius of Epirus
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Philagrius of Epirus a Greek
medical writer, born in Epirus
, lived after Galen
and before Oribasius
, and therefore probably in the 3rd century. According to the Suda
he was a pupil of a physician named Naumachius, and practised his profession chiefly at Thessalonica.
Theophilus
gives him the title of Περιοδευτής, Periodeutes, which probably means a physician who travelled from place to place in the exercise of his profession. He seems to have been well known to the Arab
ic medical writers, by whom he is frequently quoted , and who have preserved the titles of the following of his works.
The Suda says he wrote as many as 70 volumes, but of these works only a few fragments remain, which are preserved by Oribasius
, Aëtius
, and others. In Cyril
's Lexicon he is enumerated among the most eminent physicians.
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
medical writer, born in Epirus
Epirus
The name Epirus, from the Greek "Ήπειρος" meaning continent may refer to:-Geographical:* Epirus - a historical and geographical region of the southwestern Balkans, straddling modern Greece and Albania...
, lived after Galen
Galen
Aelius Galenus or Claudius Galenus , better known as Galen of Pergamon , was a prominent Roman physician, surgeon and philosopher...
and before Oribasius
Oribasius
Oribasius or Oreibasius was a Greek medical writer and the personal physician of the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate. He studied at Alexandria under physician Zeno of Cyprus before joining Julian's retinue. He was involved in Julian's coronation in 361, and remained with the emperor until...
, and therefore probably in the 3rd century. According to the Suda
Suda
The Suda or Souda is a massive 10th century Byzantine encyclopedia of the ancient Mediterranean world, formerly attributed to an author called Suidas. It is an encyclopedic lexicon, written in Greek, with 30,000 entries, many drawing from ancient sources that have since been lost, and often...
he was a pupil of a physician named Naumachius, and practised his profession chiefly at Thessalonica.
Theophilus
Theophilus Protospatharius
Theophilus Protospatharius , the author of several Greek medical works, which are still extant, and of which it is not quite certain whether some do not belong to Philaretus and Philotheus. Every thing connected with his titles, the events of his life, and the time when he lived, is uncertain...
gives him the title of Περιοδευτής, Periodeutes, which probably means a physician who travelled from place to place in the exercise of his profession. He seems to have been well known to the Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
ic medical writers, by whom he is frequently quoted , and who have preserved the titles of the following of his works.
- De ImpetigineImpetigoImpetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection most common among pre-school children. People who play close contact sports such as rugby, American football and wrestling are also susceptible, regardless of age. Impetigo is not as common in adults. The name derives from the Latin impetere...
- De iis quae GingivaGingivaThe gingiva , or gums, consists of the mucosal tissue that lies over the mandible and maxilla inside the mouth.-General description:...
e DentibusToothTeeth are small, calcified, whitish structures found in the jaws of many vertebrates that are used to break down food. Some animals, particularly carnivores, also use teeth for hunting or for defensive purposes. The roots of teeth are embedded in the Mandible bone or the Maxillary bone and are...
que accidunt. - De iis qui Medico destituuntur.
- De MorborumMorbusMorbus may refer to:*Latin for disease. The Roman poets often personified Morbus as a netherworld demon who brought pestilence.*A fictional planet in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, see Dimension X #Morbus....
Indiciis - De ArthritidisArthritisArthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints....
Morbo. - De Renum vel VesicaVesicaVesica is Latin for "bladder", and may refer too:Anatomy* Vesica, mainly used for the urinary bladder, also used for the gall bladder and in entomology for a part of the male genitals....
e Calculo. - De HepatisLiverThe liver is a vital organ present in vertebrates and some other animals. It has a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion...
Morbo. - De Morbo ColicoColon (anatomy)The colon is the last part of the digestive system in most vertebrates; it extracts water and salt from solid wastes before they are eliminated from the body, and is the site in which flora-aided fermentation of unabsorbed material occurs. Unlike the small intestine, the colon does not play a...
. - De Morbo Icterico.
- De CancriCancerCancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
Morbo. - De MorsuBiteA bite is a wound received from the mouth of an animal, including humans.Animals may bite in self-defense, in an attempt to predate food, as well as part of normal interactions. Other bite attacks may be apparently unprovoked. Self inflicted bites occur in some genetic illnesses such as...
CanisCanidaeCanidae is the biological family of carnivorous and omnivorous mammals that includes wolves, foxes, jackals, coyotes, and domestic dogs. A member of this family is called a canid . The Canidae family is divided into two tribes: Canini and Vulpini...
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The Suda says he wrote as many as 70 volumes, but of these works only a few fragments remain, which are preserved by Oribasius
Oribasius
Oribasius or Oreibasius was a Greek medical writer and the personal physician of the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate. He studied at Alexandria under physician Zeno of Cyprus before joining Julian's retinue. He was involved in Julian's coronation in 361, and remained with the emperor until...
, Aëtius
Aëtius Amidenus
Aëtius of Amida was a Byzantine physician and medical writer, particularly distinguished by the extent of his erudition. Historians are not agreed about his exact date...
, and others. In Cyril
Cyril of Alexandria
Cyril of Alexandria was the Patriarch of Alexandria from 412 to 444. He came to power when the city was at its height of influence and power within the Roman Empire. Cyril wrote extensively and was a leading protagonist in the Christological controversies of the later 4th and 5th centuries...
's Lexicon he is enumerated among the most eminent physicians.