Galen
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Name — A celebrated Greek physician and philosopher of ancient Rome whose ideas shaped Western medicine for over a thousand years.
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Etymology
From the Ancient Greek name Galenos, related to a Greek word meaning "calm."
Full origin of Galen →Frequently asked questions
What does “Galen” mean?
The word “Galen” means a celebrated Greek physician and philosopher of ancient Rome whose ideas shaped Western medicine for over a thousand years. In plain terms, best known as the name of the famous ancient physician Galen, whose medical theories dominated for centuries.
How do you pronounce “Galen”?
“Galen” is pronounced GAY-luhn (/ˈɡeɪlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Galen” in a sentence?
Here is “Galen” used in a sentence: “Medieval doctors still followed the theories of Galen centuries after his death.”
What part of speech is “Galen”?
“Galen” is a name.
Where does the word “Galen” come from?
The word “Galen” comes from Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek name Galenos, related to a Greek word meaning "calm.".
How many meanings does “Galen” have?
“Galen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a celebrated Greek physician and philosopher of ancient Rome whose ideas shaped Western medicine for over a thousand years.
