Important History Names Flashcards
Who is considered the ancient Greek doctor known for the theory of the four humors?
Hippocrates
Hippocrates is often referred to as the ‘Father of Medicine’.
What theory did Galen propose regarding diseases?
Miasma theory
This theory suggested that diseases were caused by ‘bad air’ or miasmas.
Which surgeon is known for soaking bandages in wine?
Theodoric of Lucca
This was an early method of sterilization.
Who is credited with advancing the study of human anatomy?
Andreas Vesalius
Vesalius is known for his detailed anatomical drawings.
Who discovered the circulation of blood?
William Harvey
Harvey’s work laid the foundation for modern physiology.
What did Ambroise Paré contribute to surgery?
Cool salves for wounds and improvements in amputations
Paré is known as one of the fathers of modern surgery.
Who developed the smallpox vaccine?
Edward Jenner
Jenner’s work is considered the foundation of immunology.
Who discovered the link between cholera and contaminated water?
John Snow
Snow is often referred to as the father of modern epidemiology.
What theory did Louis Pasteur develop?
Germ theory
Pasteur’s research demonstrated that microorganisms cause disease.
Who is known for the scientific method and its application in microbiology?
Robert Koch
Koch’s postulates are a set of criteria for establishing a causative relationship between a microbe and a disease.
Who created mobile x-ray units?
Marie Curie
Curie’s work during World War I helped in diagnosing injuries on the battlefield.
Who discovered blood groups?
Karl Landsteiner
Landsteiner’s discovery was crucial for blood transfusions.
Who developed techniques in plastic surgery?
Harold Gillies
Gillies is known for his work with soldiers injured in World War I.
