Praxagoras of Cos on arteries, pulse and pneuma : fragments and interpretation /

"The distinction that Praxagoras of Cos (4th-3rd c. BC) made between arteries and veins and his views on pulsation and pneuma are two significant turning points in the history of ideas and medicine. In this book Orly Lewis presents the fragmentary evidence for this topic and offers a fresh anal...

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Main Author:	Lewis, Orly (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2017]
Series:	Studies in ancient medicine ; Volume 48.
Subjects:	Praxagoras, > of Kōs, > approximately 340 B.C.- > Criticism and interpretation. Medicine, Greek and Roman. Cardiovascular system > Early works to 1800. Arteries > Early works to 1800. Veins > Early works to 1800. Pulse > Early works to 1800. Soul > Early works to 1800. Arteries. Heart beat. Arteries Heart Rate Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Online Access:	Full text (Wentworth users only)
Local Note:	ProQuest Ebook Central

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