Surgery in ancient Rome
ID: surgery-in-ancient-rome
Surgery in ancient Rome was a developing field that was influenced by earlier practices from ancient Greece and other cultures. Roman surgical practices were somewhat advanced for their time, although they were still limited by the medical knowledge and technology available. ### Key Aspects of Surgery in Ancient Rome: 1. **Surgeons and Medical Professionals**: Roman surgeons known as "chirurgi" (from the Greek term "cheirourgos") were often distinct from physicians.
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