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What were the four humours measured by Hippocrates and Galen?
Blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile
What did Galen describe diabetes as?
Diarrhea of urine
What did Hippocrates conclude about the appearance of bubbles, blood, and pus in urine?
They indicated kidney disease and chronic illnesses
Test your knowledge on the ancient Greek physicians Hippocrates and Galen and their approach to assessing disorders through the measurement of body fluids. Learn about the purpose behind their qualitative assessment and its connection to the four humours.
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