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Asclepius, Greek god of medicine, arriving at night in the bedchamber of some Ancient Greek residents of Epidaurus. Colorized. Stock Photo

RM2NH90YC–Asclepius, Greek god of medicine, arriving at night in the bedchamber of some Ancient Greek residents of Epidaurus. Colorized.

A workshop in which oils are made from trees, nuts, berries, etc. for food and medicine. Woodcut from Jost Amman's Book of Trades, 1568. Stock Photo

RM2NH91A6–A workshop in which oils are made from trees, nuts, berries, etc. for food and medicine. Woodcut from Jost Amman's Book of Trades, 1568.

A workshop in which oils are made from trees, nuts, berries, etc. for food and medicine. Woodcut from Jost Amman's Book of Trades, 1568. Colorized. Stock Photo

RM2NH9207–A workshop in which oils are made from trees, nuts, berries, etc. for food and medicine. Woodcut from Jost Amman's Book of Trades, 1568. Colorized.

Portrait of Consuelo Clark-Stewart (1860-1910) as a medical student in Boston. She was the first Black American woman to practice medicine in Ohio. Cabinet card photograph by Amory Nelson Hardy, 2 January, 1884./n Stock Photo

RM2NXN50W–Portrait of Consuelo Clark-Stewart (1860-1910) as a medical student in Boston. She was the first Black American woman to practice medicine in Ohio. Cabinet card photograph by Amory Nelson Hardy, 2 January, 1884./n

Jennie Kidd Trout (1841-1921) was the first woman in Canada to become a licensed medical doctor, on March 11, 1875. Trout was the only woman in Canada licensed to practice medicine until July 1880, when Emily Stowe completed the official qualifications. Photo Harris & Ewing, Circa 1905. Stock Photo

RM2NH90Y2–Jennie Kidd Trout (1841-1921) was the first woman in Canada to become a licensed medical doctor, on March 11, 1875. Trout was the only woman in Canada licensed to practice medicine until July 1880, when Emily Stowe completed the official qualifications. Photo Harris & Ewing, Circa 1905.

Doctors Anandibai Joshee (left) from India, Kei Okami (center) from Japan, and Sabat M. Islambouli (right) from Ottoman Syria, at the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania. All three were the first women from their respective countries to obtain a degree in Western medicine from a Western university. Photo from 10 October 1885./n Stock Photo

RM2NXN50C–Doctors Anandibai Joshee (left) from India, Kei Okami (center) from Japan, and Sabat M. Islambouli (right) from Ottoman Syria, at the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania. All three were the first women from their respective countries to obtain a degree in Western medicine from a Western university. Photo from 10 October 1885./n

RM2BDY8BW–Spoonful of Medicine, 1901

RM2BDY8C7–Spoonful of Medicine, 1901

Shennong, Chinese Deity of Medicine Stock Photo

RM2BDYA97–Shennong, Chinese Deity of Medicine

RM2BDYA90–Chinese Deities of Medicine

Thigh Cauterization, 16th Century Medicine Stock Photo

RM2BDYH9N–Thigh Cauterization, 16th Century Medicine

Tsongkhapa with Bhaishajyaguru, Medicine Buddha Stock Photo

RM2BDYG26–Tsongkhapa with Bhaishajyaguru, Medicine Buddha

Ute Medicine Monument, Monument Park, 1880s Stock Photo

RM2BDYNJW–Ute Medicine Monument, Monument Park, 1880s

Dhanvantari, God of Ayurvedic Medicine Stock Photo

RM2BDYFWA–Dhanvantari, God of Ayurvedic Medicine

Hippocratic Medicine, Four Humors, Sanguine Stock Photo

RM2BDYH26–Hippocratic Medicine, Four Humors, Sanguine

Hippocratic Medicine, Four Humors, Melancholic Stock Photo

RM2BDYH1G–Hippocratic Medicine, Four Humors, Melancholic

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cunkou Pulse, 1817 Stock Photo

RM2BDYFW4–Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cunkou Pulse, 1817

Padmasambhava with Bhaishajyaguru, Medicine Buddha Stock Photo

RM2BDYG20–Padmasambhava with Bhaishajyaguru, Medicine Buddha

Hippocratic Medicine, Four Humors, Choleric Stock Photo

RM2BDYH17–Hippocratic Medicine, Four Humors, Choleric

Solar Calcination of Antimony as Medicine, 1660 Stock Photo

RM2BDYFX9–Solar Calcination of Antimony as Medicine, 1660

Dhanvantari, God of Ayurvedic Medicine, 3000 BC Stock Photo

RM2BDYFW2–Dhanvantari, God of Ayurvedic Medicine, 3000 BC

Yellow Emperor's Canon of Medicine Stock Photo

RM2BDYFWW–Yellow Emperor's Canon of Medicine

Yuthok Yonten Gonpo, Founder of Tibetan Medicine Stock Photo

RM2BDYG0W–Yuthok Yonten Gonpo, Founder of Tibetan Medicine

Dioscorides, Preparing Medicine from Honey, 13th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDYNN6–Dioscorides, Preparing Medicine from Honey, 13th Century

RM2BDYNNE–Dioscorides, Preparing Medicine from Honey, 13th Century

A man smoking and reading the paper fully clothed in a hip-bath; self-help hydrotherapy in hot weather. Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, is a part of medicine and alternative medicine, that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment. Stock Photo

RMT951EC–A man smoking and reading the paper fully clothed in a hip-bath; self-help hydrotherapy in hot weather. Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, is a part of medicine and alternative medicine, that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment.

John Hunter with Zebus. John Hunter (February 13, 1728 - October 16, 1793) was a Scottish surgeon. He was an early advocate of careful observation, scientific method in medicine, and an excellent anatomist. His died in 1793 at the age of 65. Life of John Hunter, Vol. III by Jesse Foot Zebus, undated. Stock Photo

RMT96G9J–John Hunter with Zebus. John Hunter (February 13, 1728 - October 16, 1793) was a Scottish surgeon. He was an early advocate of careful observation, scientific method in medicine, and an excellent anatomist. His died in 1793 at the age of 65. Life of John Hunter, Vol. III by Jesse Foot Zebus, undated.

John Hunter (February 13, 1728 - October 16, 1793) was a Scottish surgeon. He was an early advocate of careful observation, scientific method in medicine, and an excellent anatomist. He built up a collection of living animals whose skeletons and other organs he prepared as anatomical specimens. His died in 1793 at the age of 65. Stock Photo

RMT96G9N–John Hunter (February 13, 1728 - October 16, 1793) was a Scottish surgeon. He was an early advocate of careful observation, scientific method in medicine, and an excellent anatomist. He built up a collection of living animals whose skeletons and other organs he prepared as anatomical specimens. His died in 1793 at the age of 65.

RMT96G9Y–John Hunter (February 13, 1728 - October 16, 1793) was a Scottish surgeon. He was an early advocate of careful observation, scientific method in medicine, and an excellent anatomist. He built up a collection of living animals whose skeletons and other organs he prepared as anatomical specimens. His died in 1793 at the age of 65.

RMT99GC8–John Hunter (February 13, 1728 - October 16, 1793) was a Scottish surgeon. He was an early advocate of careful observation, scientific method in medicine, and an excellent anatomist. He built up a collection of living animals whose skeletons and other organs he prepared as anatomical specimens. His died in 1793 at the age of 65.

RMT96GA1–John Hunter (February 13, 1728 - October 16, 1793) was a Scottish surgeon. He was an early advocate of careful observation, scientific method in medicine, and an excellent anatomist. He built up a collection of living animals whose skeletons and other organs he prepared as anatomical specimens. His died in 1793 at the age of 65.

RMT96GA2–John Hunter (February 13, 1728 - October 16, 1793) was a Scottish surgeon. He was an early advocate of careful observation, scientific method in medicine, and an excellent anatomist. He built up a collection of living animals whose skeletons and other organs he prepared as anatomical specimens. His died in 1793 at the age of 65.

RMT96G9P–John Hunter (February 13, 1728 - October 16, 1793) was a Scottish surgeon. He was an early advocate of careful observation, scientific method in medicine, and an excellent anatomist. He built up a collection of living animals whose skeletons and other organs he prepared as anatomical specimens. His died in 1793 at the age of 65.

Patrick Manson (October 3, 1844 - April 9, 1922) was a Scottish physician, parasitology and founder of the tropical medicine field (deals with health problems that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions). He spent his early years researching Filaria (worm that causes elephantiasis) from blood taken from patients. Stock Photo

RMT96HB7–Patrick Manson (October 3, 1844 - April 9, 1922) was a Scottish physician, parasitology and founder of the tropical medicine field (deals with health problems that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions). He spent his early years researching Filaria (worm that causes elephantiasis) from blood taken from patients.

RMT96HB6–Patrick Manson (October 3, 1844 - April 9, 1922) was a Scottish physician, parasitology and founder of the tropical medicine field (deals with health problems that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions). He spent his early years researching Filaria (worm that causes elephantiasis) from blood taken from patients.

RMT96HB0–Patrick Manson (October 3, 1844 - April 9, 1922) was a Scottish physician, parasitology and founder of the tropical medicine field (deals with health problems that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions). He spent his early years researching Filaria (worm that causes elephantiasis) from blood taken from patients.

Entitled: 'C. Hoblet' an enormously fat man. Ancient Greek medicine recognizes obesity as a medical disorder, and records that the Ancient Egyptians saw it in the same way. Hippocrates wrote that 'Corpulence is not only a disease itself, but the harbinger of others'. For most of human history mankind struggled with food scarcity. Obesity has thus historically been viewed as a sign of wealth and prosperity. Stock Photo

RMT950JP–Entitled: 'C. Hoblet' an enormously fat man. Ancient Greek medicine recognizes obesity as a medical disorder, and records that the Ancient Egyptians saw it in the same way. Hippocrates wrote that 'Corpulence is not only a disease itself, but the harbinger of others'. For most of human history mankind struggled with food scarcity. Obesity has thus historically been viewed as a sign of wealth and prosperity.

Dominique Jean Larrey (July 8, 1766 - July 25, 1842) was a French surgeon in Napoleon's Grande Armée from Italy in 1797 to Waterloo in 1815. Larrey was an important innovator in battlefield medicine and triage. He initiated the modern method of army surgery, field hospitals and the system of army ambulance corps effectively creating a forerunner of the modern MASH units. Stock Photo

RMT966C8–Dominique Jean Larrey (July 8, 1766 - July 25, 1842) was a French surgeon in Napoleon's Grande Armée from Italy in 1797 to Waterloo in 1815. Larrey was an important innovator in battlefield medicine and triage. He initiated the modern method of army surgery, field hospitals and the system of army ambulance corps effectively creating a forerunner of the modern MASH units.

RMT966CB–Dominique Jean Larrey (July 8, 1766 - July 25, 1842) was a French surgeon in Napoleon's Grande Armée from Italy in 1797 to Waterloo in 1815. Larrey was an important innovator in battlefield medicine and triage. He initiated the modern method of army surgery, field hospitals and the system of army ambulance corps effectively creating a forerunner of the modern MASH units.

Entitled: 'Miss Susan Barton: the mammoth lady, as exhibited at Barnum's American Museum, weight 576 pounds.' Ancient Greek medicine recognizes obesity as a medical disorder, and records that the Ancient Egyptians saw it in the same way. Hippocrates wrote that 'Corpulence is not only a disease itself, but the harbinger of others'. For most of human history mankind struggled with food scarcity. Obesity has thus historically been viewed as a sign of wealth and prosperity. Stock Photo

RMT950JR–Entitled: 'Miss Susan Barton: the mammoth lady, as exhibited at Barnum's American Museum, weight 576 pounds.' Ancient Greek medicine recognizes obesity as a medical disorder, and records that the Ancient Egyptians saw it in the same way. Hippocrates wrote that 'Corpulence is not only a disease itself, but the harbinger of others'. For most of human history mankind struggled with food scarcity. Obesity has thus historically been viewed as a sign of wealth and prosperity.

Yebichai Sweat, Navajo Medicine Ceremony, 1904 Stock Photo

RM2BDY9PN–Yebichai Sweat, Navajo Medicine Ceremony, 1904

Peigan Indian Tipis, Medicine Tipi, 1900 Stock Photo

RM2BDY9PW–Peigan Indian Tipis, Medicine Tipi, 1900

RM2BDY9PY–Peigan Indian Tipis, Medicine Tipi, 1900

Ebenezer Sibly (1751 - 1799) was an English physician, astrologer and writer on the occult. As a student of medicine, he became interested in the theories on animal magnetism of Anton Mesmer, joining Mesmer's Harmonic Philosophical School. As an astrologer, Ebenezer is said to have used the Placidian system of houses; as a student of alchemy, he translated Bernard of Treviso (the fountain allegory). Stock Photo

RMT96JBM–Ebenezer Sibly (1751 - 1799) was an English physician, astrologer and writer on the occult. As a student of medicine, he became interested in the theories on animal magnetism of Anton Mesmer, joining Mesmer's Harmonic Philosophical School. As an astrologer, Ebenezer is said to have used the Placidian system of houses; as a student of alchemy, he translated Bernard of Treviso (the fountain allegory).

RMT96JBG–Ebenezer Sibly (1751 - 1799) was an English physician, astrologer and writer on the occult. As a student of medicine, he became interested in the theories on animal magnetism of Anton Mesmer, joining Mesmer's Harmonic Philosophical School. As an astrologer, Ebenezer is said to have used the Placidian system of houses; as a student of alchemy, he translated Bernard of Treviso (the fountain allegory).

William Hyde Wollaston (August 6, 1766 - December 22, 1828) was an English chemist and physicist. In 1793 William obtained a doctorate in medicine from Cambridge University and was a fellow of his college from 1787 to 1828. During his studies he became interested in chemistry, crystallography, metallurgy and physics. The mineral wollastonite is named after him. Stock Photo

RMT96KP6–William Hyde Wollaston (August 6, 1766 - December 22, 1828) was an English chemist and physicist. In 1793 William obtained a doctorate in medicine from Cambridge University and was a fellow of his college from 1787 to 1828. During his studies he became interested in chemistry, crystallography, metallurgy and physics. The mineral wollastonite is named after him.

RMT96KNM–William Hyde Wollaston (August 6, 1766 - December 22, 1828) was an English chemist and physicist. In 1793 William obtained a doctorate in medicine from Cambridge University and was a fellow of his college from 1787 to 1828. During his studies he became interested in chemistry, crystallography, metallurgy and physics. The mineral wollastonite is named after him.

Francois Quesnay (June 4, 1694 - December 16, 1774) was a French economist and physician. He studied medicine in Paris, and became physician to King Louis XV of France. From the late 1740s he began to devote more time to the study of economics, gathering around him a group of leading economic thinkers (the Physiocrates). He published the 'Tableau économique' (Economic Table) in 1758, which provided the foundations of the ideas of the Physiocrats. Stock Photo

RMT96J31–Francois Quesnay (June 4, 1694 - December 16, 1774) was a French economist and physician. He studied medicine in Paris, and became physician to King Louis XV of France. From the late 1740s he began to devote more time to the study of economics, gathering around him a group of leading economic thinkers (the Physiocrates). He published the 'Tableau économique' (Economic Table) in 1758, which provided the foundations of the ideas of the Physiocrats.

RMT96J2J–Francois Quesnay (June 4, 1694 - December 16, 1774) was a French economist and physician. He studied medicine in Paris, and became physician to King Louis XV of France. From the late 1740s he began to devote more time to the study of economics, gathering around him a group of leading economic thinkers (the Physiocrates). He published the 'Tableau économique' (Economic Table) in 1758, which provided the foundations of the ideas of the Physiocrats.

RMT96J2R–Francois Quesnay (June 4, 1694 - December 16, 1774) was a French economist and physician. He studied medicine in Paris, and became physician to King Louis XV of France. From the late 1740s he began to devote more time to the study of economics, gathering around him a group of leading economic thinkers (the Physiocrates). He published the 'Tableau économique' (Economic Table) in 1758, which provided the foundations of the ideas of the Physiocrats.

RMT96J32–Francois Quesnay (June 4, 1694 - December 16, 1774) was a French economist and physician. He studied medicine in Paris, and became physician to King Louis XV of France. From the late 1740s he began to devote more time to the study of economics, gathering around him a group of leading economic thinkers (the Physiocrates). He published the 'Tableau économique' (Economic Table) in 1758, which provided the foundations of the ideas of the Physiocrats.

Arnaldus de Villa Nova (1235-1311) was a Spanish alchemist, astrologer and physician. He studied chemistry, medicine, physics, and Arabic philosophy. He is credited with translating a number of medical texts from Arabic, including works by Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Qusta ibn Luqa (Costa ben Luca), and Galen. Many alchemical writings, including Thesaurus Thesaurorum or Rosarius Philosophorum, Novum Lumen, and Flos Florum, are also ascribed to him, but they are of very doubtful authenticity. Stock Photo

RMT96J9B–Arnaldus de Villa Nova (1235-1311) was a Spanish alchemist, astrologer and physician. He studied chemistry, medicine, physics, and Arabic philosophy. He is credited with translating a number of medical texts from Arabic, including works by Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Qusta ibn Luqa (Costa ben Luca), and Galen. Many alchemical writings, including Thesaurus Thesaurorum or Rosarius Philosophorum, Novum Lumen, and Flos Florum, are also ascribed to him, but they are of very doubtful authenticity.

Instrumentum Primum. Santorio Santorio (March 29, 1561 - February 22, 1636) was a Venetian physiologist, physician, and professor, who introduced the quantitative approach into medicine. He is also known as the inventor of several medical devices. His work De Statica Medicina, written in 1614, saw many publications and influenced generations of physicians. Santorio introduced the thermoscope in the work titled Sanctorii Sanctorii Commentaria in Artem medicinalem Galeni in 1612. Stock Photo

RMT96HBB–Instrumentum Primum. Santorio Santorio (March 29, 1561 - February 22, 1636) was a Venetian physiologist, physician, and professor, who introduced the quantitative approach into medicine. He is also known as the inventor of several medical devices. His work De Statica Medicina, written in 1614, saw many publications and influenced generations of physicians. Santorio introduced the thermoscope in the work titled Sanctorii Sanctorii Commentaria in Artem medicinalem Galeni in 1612.

RMT96J96–Arnaldus de Villa Nova (1235-1311) was a Spanish alchemist, astrologer and physician. He studied chemistry, medicine, physics, and Arabic philosophy. He is credited with translating a number of medical texts from Arabic, including works by Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Qusta ibn Luqa (Costa ben Luca), and Galen. Many alchemical writings, including Thesaurus Thesaurorum or Rosarius Philosophorum, Novum Lumen, and Flos Florum, are also ascribed to him, but they are of very doubtful authenticity.

$Joseph-Francois Malgaigne (February 14, 1806 - October 17, 1865) was a French surgeon and medical historian. Malgaigne studied medicine in Paris, and was later a surgeon of Parisian hospitals, including Hôpitals Saint-Louis, Charité and Beaujon. He is known for his work with bone fractures and dislocations, specializing in orthopedic surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. In 1834 he published Manuel de medecine operatoire, an influential work on surgical techniques. Stock Photo$

RMT96JT8–Joseph-Francois Malgaigne (February 14, 1806 - October 17, 1865) was a French surgeon and medical historian. Malgaigne studied medicine in Paris, and was later a surgeon of Parisian hospitals, including Hôpitals Saint-Louis, Charité and Beaujon. He is known for his work with bone fractures and dislocations, specializing in orthopedic surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. In 1834 he published Manuel de medecine operatoire, an influential work on surgical techniques.

$Joseph-Francois Malgaigne (February 14, 1806 - October 17, 1865) was a French surgeon and medical historian. Malgaigne studied medicine in Paris, and was later a surgeon of Parisian hospitals, including Hôpitals Saint-Louis, Charité and Beaujon. He is known for his work with bone fractures and dislocations, specializing in orthopedic surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. In 1834 he published Manuel de medecine operatoire, an influential work on surgical techniques. Stock Photo$

RMT96JRR–Joseph-Francois Malgaigne (February 14, 1806 - October 17, 1865) was a French surgeon and medical historian. Malgaigne studied medicine in Paris, and was later a surgeon of Parisian hospitals, including Hôpitals Saint-Louis, Charité and Beaujon. He is known for his work with bone fractures and dislocations, specializing in orthopedic surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. In 1834 he published Manuel de medecine operatoire, an influential work on surgical techniques.

Waller at work in a laboratory. Augustus Desiré Waller (July 18, 1856 - March 11, 1922) was a British physiologist. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University, where he qualified in 1878 and obtained his M.D. in 1881. In 1884 he became a lecturer in physiology at St Mary’s Hospital. In 1887 he used a capillary electrometer to record the first human electrocardiogram. He created the first practical ECG machine with surface electrodes. Stock Photo

RMT96HKR–Waller at work in a laboratory. Augustus Desiré Waller (July 18, 1856 - March 11, 1922) was a British physiologist. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University, where he qualified in 1878 and obtained his M.D. in 1881. In 1884 he became a lecturer in physiology at St Mary’s Hospital. In 1887 he used a capillary electrometer to record the first human electrocardiogram. He created the first practical ECG machine with surface electrodes.

Henri Milne-Edwards (October 23, 1800 - July 29, 1885) was a French zoologist. At first he turned his attention to medicine, in which he graduated as an MD at Paris in 1823. His passion for natural history soon prevailed, and he gave himself up to the study of the lower forms of animal life. He became a student of Georges Cuvier and befriended Jean Victor Audouin. He became professor of hygiene and natural history in 1832 at the Collège Central des Arts et Manufactures. Stock Photo

RMT96JYB–Henri Milne-Edwards (October 23, 1800 - July 29, 1885) was a French zoologist. At first he turned his attention to medicine, in which he graduated as an MD at Paris in 1823. His passion for natural history soon prevailed, and he gave himself up to the study of the lower forms of animal life. He became a student of Georges Cuvier and befriended Jean Victor Audouin. He became professor of hygiene and natural history in 1832 at the Collège Central des Arts et Manufactures.

Augustus Desiré Waller (July 18, 1856 - March 11, 1922) was a British physiologist. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University, where he qualified in 1878 and obtained his M.D. in 1881. In 1884 he became a lecturer in physiology at St Mary’s Hospital. In 1887 he used a capillary electrometer to record the first human electrocardiogram. He created the first practical ECG machine with surface electrodes. He lectured on it in Europe and America, often using his dog Jimmy in his ECG demonstrations. Stock Photo

RMT96HKX–Augustus Desiré Waller (July 18, 1856 - March 11, 1922) was a British physiologist. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University, where he qualified in 1878 and obtained his M.D. in 1881. In 1884 he became a lecturer in physiology at St Mary’s Hospital. In 1887 he used a capillary electrometer to record the first human electrocardiogram. He created the first practical ECG machine with surface electrodes. He lectured on it in Europe and America, often using his dog Jimmy in his ECG demonstrations.

RMT96HKF–Augustus Desiré Waller (July 18, 1856 - March 11, 1922) was a British physiologist. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University, where he qualified in 1878 and obtained his M.D. in 1881. In 1884 he became a lecturer in physiology at St Mary’s Hospital. In 1887 he used a capillary electrometer to record the first human electrocardiogram. He created the first practical ECG machine with surface electrodes. He lectured on it in Europe and America, often using his dog Jimmy in his ECG demonstrations.

RMT96HKJ–Augustus Desiré Waller (July 18, 1856 - March 11, 1922) was a British physiologist. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University, where he qualified in 1878 and obtained his M.D. in 1881. In 1884 he became a lecturer in physiology at St Mary’s Hospital. In 1887 he used a capillary electrometer to record the first human electrocardiogram. He created the first practical ECG machine with surface electrodes. He lectured on it in Europe and America, often using his dog Jimmy in his ECG demonstrations.