Avenzoar. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

The American Heritage^® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

Avenzoar

SYLLABICATION:	Av·en·zo·ar
PRONUNCIATION:	vn-zr
DATES:	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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