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Roman medicine: everything you wanted to know

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This chapter explores Roman medicine, focusing on its practices, beliefs, and the social impact of medical treatments in ancient times. It highlights the tools and herbs used by Roman physicians, examining the interplay between superstition and empirical observation that shaped the foundations of modern medicine.

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