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Who was Vesalius and how did he Effect Medicine

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Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564) was a Belgian physicians who revolutionised anatomy in his book.
The Fabric of the Human body

He corrected many of Galens errors using human dissection instead of animal studies

Vesalius emphasised scientific observation and direct study, changing the way medicine was taught and practised. Laying foundation for modern anatomy and surgery.

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