“I will not give to a woman a pessary to produce abortion.”
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Hippocrates of Kos, also known as Hippocrates II, named after his grandfather Hippocrates I was a Greek physician and philosopher of the classical period who is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is traditionally referred to as the "Father of Medicine" in recognition of his lasting contributions to the field, such as the use of prognosis and clinical obse…
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science · Ancient Greek physician (c. 460 – c. 370 BCE) · physician · philosopher · also Hippocrates, Hippokrates, Hippokrates of Kos, Hippocrates of Cos, Hippocrates II
Born 460 BC · Died 370 BC · Q5264
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“I will not give to a woman a pessary to produce abortion.”
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“to eat when you are sick, is to feed your sickness”
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