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== Early Life ==
Aulus Cornelius Celsus was a Roman encyclopaedist, known for his extant medical work, ''De Medicina'', which is believed to be the only surviving section of a much larger encyclopedia. His year of birth and death are not accurately known but he is believed to have lived in the 1st century AD, during the reign of [[Tiberius|Emperor Tiberius]] and [[Claudius|Emperor Claudius]].

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== ''De Medicina'' ==
''De Medicina'' is a medical encyclopedia written by Aulus Cornelius Celsus around 25 AD. The book covers the entire field of ancient medicine. This work also provides valuable insight into the Roman medical system, including the roles of the [[physician]], the surgeon, and the patient.

== Influence and Legacy ==
Celsus' work had a profound influence on the medical community. His writings were widely used by Greek and Roman physicians, and his medical theories continued to be influential in the Middle Ages. His work is still studied today for its detailed description of diseases, treatments, and surgical procedures.

== See Also ==
* [[Galen]]
* [[Hippocrates]]
* [[History of medicine]]

[[Category:Roman writers]]
[[Category:Medical writers]]
[[Category:1st-century Romans]]