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Galen

[gey-luhn]

noun

  1. Latin GalenusClaudius, a.d. c130–c200, Greek physician and writer on medicine.

  2. any physician.



Galen

/ ˈɡeɪlən /

noun

  1. Latin name Claudius Galenus. ?130–?200 ad , Greek physician, anatomist, and physiologist. He codified existing medical knowledge and his authority continued until the Renaissance

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Galen

  1. Greek anatomist, physician, and writer who developed numerous theories about the structures and functions of the human body, many of which were based on information he gained from dissecting animals. Galen's theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance.

Galen

  1. An ancient Greek physician and pioneer in the study of anatomy.

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The Coliseum, which will also host the Paralympic closing ceremony, anchors an Exposition Park sports zone that includes wheelchair rugby and para badminton at USC’s Galen Center.

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Rhythmic gymnastics was added Tuesday to the Expo Park cluster at USC’s Galen Center, which will also host badminton.

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No less than Jayden Daniels has hung out with her, the Washington Commanders’ celebrated quarterback sitting alongside her courtside at Galen Center Saturday afternoon before his famously protective mother sat between them.

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If you’re in the Los Angeles area, attending the Trojans home game at Galen Center is also an options, with tickets still available for $25 each.

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“It was something that I think we envisioned and dreamed of and hoped,” said Galen Carr, who as the Dodgers’ vice president of player personnel has been a central figure in their overseas scouting.

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