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Herophilus

Syllabification: (He·roph·i·lus)
Pronunciation: /həˈräfələs/

Definition of Herophilus
  • (4th-3rd centuries bc), Greek anatomist. He is considered the father of human anatomy for his fundamental discoveries concerning the anatomy of the brain, eye, and reproductive organs.

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Definition of Herophilus in the British & World English dictionary