Avenzoar
[ av-uhn-zoh-er, -zoh-ahr ]
noun
1091?–1162, Arab physician and writer in Spain: founder of Almohad dynasty.
- Also called A·bu·me·ron [uh-boo-muh-ron] /əˌbu məˈrɒn/ .
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How to use Avenzoar in a sentence
After being grounded in philosophy, mathematics, and other sciences he became a pupil in medicine under Avenzoar.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine | Roswell ParkAvenzoar (Ibn Zohr) a little later made numerous important medical and surgical discoveries.
The Moors in Spain | Stanley Lane-PooleAvenzoar speaks of a golden probe for applying salve to the eye and for separating adhesion of the eye to the lid.
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times | John Stewart MilneThis is not absolutely conclusive evidence, but because of it I have preferred to class Avenzoar among the Arabian physicians.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine | James J. WalshEbn Zoar, better known as Avenzoar, may be looked upon as the authority in Moorish pharmacy.
History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume II (of 2) | John William Draper
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