Learn more about the papyrus that contains detailed medical procedures from Ancient Egypt.

Reprinted from: 'Science, medicine, and history: essays on the evolution of scientific thought and medical practice, written in honour of Charles Singer' Oxford U.P. 1953, Vol. I, p. 47-60 ...

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