Aristogenes (physician)

Aristogenes was an ancient Greek physician, who lived in the 4th century BC. He was a native of Thasos, and a pupil of Herodicus, who was himself a pupil of Hippocrates. Aristogenes is mentioned by Galen as one of the physicians who had written on the pulse.

Life

Aristogenes was born in Thasos, an island in the northern Aegean Sea. He was a student of Herodicus, a well-known physician of his time who was also a teacher of Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Aristogenes' exact birth and death dates are unknown, but he is believed to have lived during the 4th century BC.

Work

Aristogenes' work primarily focused on the study of the pulse. His writings on the subject were referenced by Galen, a prominent physician, surgeon, and philosopher in the Roman Empire. However, the details of his work and his contributions to the field of medicine are not well-documented.

Legacy

Despite the lack of detailed information about his work, Aristogenes' mention by Galen suggests that he was a respected figure in the field of medicine during his time. His study of the pulse likely contributed to the understanding of cardiovascular health in ancient medicine.

See also

• History of medicine
• Ancient Greek medicine
• List of Greek mythological figures

External links

• Encyclopedia Britannica: Aristogenes

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