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“Foolish the doctor who despises the knowledge acquired by the ancients.”

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Hippocrates, a renowned Greek physician, is known as the 'Father of Medicine'. Born in 460 BC and died in 370 BC, he proposed the 'humoral theory' and emphasized the importance of the 'Hippocratic Oath' for doctors. His medical theories and practices have had a profound impact on the world. more

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