[gey-luh
n] 
| 1. | Latin, Ga⋅le⋅nus [guh-lee-nuhs] . Claudius, a.d. c130–c200, Greek physician and writer on medicine. |
| 2. | any physician. |
An ancient Greek physician and pioneer in the study of anatomy.
Galen Ga·len (gā'lən), A.D. 130?-200?.
Greek anatomist, physician, and writer whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance.
| Galen (gā'lən) Pronunciation Key
Greek anatomist, physician, and writer who developed numerous theories about the structures and functions of the human body, many of which were based on information he gained from dissecting animals. Galen's theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance. |