Ibn al-Nafis contribution in urology progress practices

The objective of this chapter is to explain about the progression of urology that had been made by Ibn al-Nafis, one of the well-known Muslim physicians. Urology is another branch of medicine that based on the treatment of disorders and diseases related to male and female genito-urinary organs incl...

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Main Authors: Mohd Dom, Azratul Ashimah Nur, Kabbashi, Nassereldeen Ahmed
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IIUM Press 2011
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/21095/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/21095/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/21095/1/CHAPTER_14.pdf
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Summary:The objective of this chapter is to explain about the progression of urology that had been made by Ibn al-Nafis, one of the well-known Muslim physicians. Urology is another branch of medicine that based on the treatment of disorders and diseases related to male and female genito-urinary organs including the kidney, ureters, bladder, prostate and genitalia. The significance of this study to highlight about urology study progress done by Ibn al-Nafis, where he made the progress based on Ibn Sina and Greek Galen's work. The methods of findings were based on a collection of literature such as writing like journals, list or report and books as well