Avenzoar

Av·en·zo·ar

[av-uhn-zoh-er, -zoh-ahr]
noun
1091?–1162, Arab physician and writer in Spain: founder of Almohad dynasty.
Also called Abumeron.
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Avenzoar Av·en·zo·ar (āv'ən-zō'ər), 1090?-1162.

Spanish-Arab physician and writer whose Practical Manual of Treatments and Diet showed an advanced understanding of the human body based on science rather than speculation.

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