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(Physician)
Erasistratus, a distinguished Greek anatomist and royal physician, collaborated with Herophilus to pioneer anatomical research in Alexandria. Their school of anatomy challenged traditional humoral theories through recorded dissections and vivisections, despite facing criticism for their methods. Erasistratus notably advanced understanding of the heart's function, differentiated between veins and arteries, and described the nervous system. His groundbreaking work in neuroscience and physiology left a lasting impact on medical knowledge throughout history.
