Ancient medicine : from sorcery to surgery /

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by Woods, Michael,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Woods, Mary B.--(Mary Boyle),--1946- Series: Ancient technology Published by : Runestone Press, (Minneapolis :) Physical details: 88 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Medical technology --History. | Medicine, Ancient. | Medical technology. Year : 2000 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Colonel Gray High School 610.9 WOO Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 85) and index.

Describes medical techniques such as brain surgery, splints, taking a pulse, forceps, and sanitation in ancient civilizations including the Stone Age, Egypt, Greece, China, India, and Rome.