Arabian Scientist Ebn Alnafees & Blood Circulation Discovery

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Ebn Alnafees, an Arabian scientist, is recognized as the first to discover the concept of blood circulation, predating similar findings in China by approximately a thousand years. This groundbreaking discovery is pivotal in the history of medicine, establishing Ebn Alnafees as a key figure in anatomical studies. The discussion highlights the significance of his contributions and the historical context surrounding these medical advancements.

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that ebn alnafees (who is an arabian scientist) was the first to discover the blood circulation
 

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That's amazing?
 
And that the chinese had "discovered" it only a thousand years before that:
http://www.timelinescience.org/resource/students/blood/blood.htm
 
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