Chirurgia magna
Chirurgia Magna
Chirurgia Magna (pronounced: ki-ruhr-gee-uh mag-nuh), also known as the Great Surgery, is a seminal work in the field of medicine and surgery. The term originates from the Latin chirurgia meaning "surgery" and magna meaning "great".
Etymology
The term Chirurgia Magna is derived from Latin. Chirurgia is a combination of the Greek words cheir (hand) and ergon (work), signifying work done by hand, or surgery. Magna is a Latin word meaning "great" or "large", indicating the comprehensive nature of the work.
Overview
The Chirurgia Magna is a comprehensive medical text that covers a wide range of surgical procedures and treatments. It was written by Guy de Chauliac, a prominent French surgeon of the Middle Ages, and is considered one of the most important medical texts of the time. The work is divided into seven books, each dealing with a different aspect of surgery, including anatomy, wound treatment, and fracture management.
Related Terms
- Guy de Chauliac: The author of Chirurgia Magna, a renowned surgeon of the Middle Ages.
- Medicine: The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
- Surgery: A branch of medicine that involves the treatment of injuries, diseases, and other conditions through manual and instrumental techniques.
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
- Wound: An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.
- Fracture: The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material, particularly bone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chirurgia magna
- Wikipedia's article - Chirurgia magna
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