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
When he died he left three sons, Erasiphon, Eraton and Erasistratus, but they no longer paid their dues.
From The Orations of Lysias by Lysias
Thus Erasistratus and Herophilus thoroughly investigated the structure and functions of the valves of the heart, and were the first to recognize the nerves as organs of sensation.
From Fathers of Biology by McRae, Charles
"Sir," said Erasistratus, "would your majesty but fancy yourself in my place, you would see the unreasonableness of what you desire!"
From The Tatler, Volume 3 by Various
"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
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