Of temples and plane trees: the Hippocratic legacy as collective memory.
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humanitarian principles that Hippocrates introduced to medicine. In the present Note, we will attempt to interpret why reference to Hippocrates and his contribution to medicine is not a phenomenon particular to Greek physicians. Conversely, invoking Hippocrates is a recurring pattern among physicians, historians, and philosophers of all cultures and all times, and we would like to propose a plausible explanation for this enduring popularity.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Hormones
دوره 4 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005