Arab philosopher and physician whose medical work Qanun greatly influenced medieval medicine Crossword Clue

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Today is 8 June 2024 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "Arab philosopher and physician whose medical work Qanun greatly influenced medieval medicine" listed below:

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The answer to the clue "Arab philosopher and physician whose medical work Qanun greatly influenced medieval medicine" is AVICENNA. Avicenna, also known as Ibn Sina, was a renowned Persian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and astronomy. The reference to the medical work "Qanun" points to Avicenna's masterpiece, "The Canon of Medicine," which became a cornerstone in medical education for centuries. His comprehensive and systematic approach to medicine greatly influenced medieval European medical practitioners, leading to advancements in the understanding and treatment of diseases. Avicenna's blending of classical Greek and Persian medical traditions in the Qanun laid the foundation for evidence-based medical practices still relevant today.

Definition of "AVICENNA"

(980–1037), Persian philosopher and physician, born in what is now Uzbekistan; Arabic name ibn-Sina. His philosophical system, drawing on Aristotle but in many ways closer to Neoplatonism, was the major influence on the development of scholasticism. His Canon of Medicine was a standard medieval medical text.

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Crossword	Date	Answer
The Independents Jumbo General	8 June 2024	AVICENNA