Erasistratus
Americannoun
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Erasistratus and Herophilus explored the cerebella of fast-moving animals like deer and rabbits.
From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2018
"The fact is," replied Erasistratus, "he is in love with my wife."
From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh
Even Erasistratus himself, toward the close of his life, through some dispute or misunderstanding, appears to have left the Museum and established a school at Smyrna.
From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by Draper, John William
Seleucus paid Erasistratus about £20,000 for curing his son Antiochus.
From Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine by Elliott, James Sands
Moreover, the doctrines of Erasistratus bear much resemblance to those of the Chinese.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
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