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Praxagoras of Cos on Arteries, Pulse and Pneuma. Fragments and Interpretation.

Orly Lewis

2017.2.6Studies in Ancient Medicine

DOI: 10.1163/9789004337435

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This study offers an edition and fresh analysis of the fragmentary evidence for the views of Praxagoras of Cos (4th-3rd c. BC) on arteries, pulsation and pneuma and draws new conclusions on PraXagoras’ views and sources.

Abstract

This study offers an edition and fresh analysis of the fragmentary evidence for the views of Praxagoras of Cos (4th-3rd c. BC) on arteries, pulsation and pneuma. It presents the relevant fragments and draws new conclusions on Praxagoras’ views and sources.

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LEWIS, Orly. Praxagoras of cos on arteries, pulse and pneuma. fragments and interpretation. Studies in Ancient Medicine, 2017, 48: 1–375.