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Galen
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1
A celebrated Greek physician and philosopher of ancient Rome whose ideas shaped Western medicine for over a thousand years.
"Medieval doctors still followed the theories of Galen centuries after his death."
2
A male given name.
"They named their son Galen."
How to Use Galen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as the name of the famous ancient physician Galen, whose medical theories dominated for centuries.
Word Forms
Galens plural, Galens plural
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Etymology
From the Ancient Greek name Galenos, related to a Greek word meaning "calm."