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Ancient Chinese women defied norms in medicine and science

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Two women in ancient China defied societal restrictions to make significant contributions to medicine and science. Zhang Xiugu, around 1,500 years ago, is credited with early advancements in pathological anatomy. Her daughter, who followed in her footsteps, faced severe consequences for her medical practices. AI

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Ancient Chinese women defied norms in medicine and science

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    2 notable women in ancient China broke barriers, made major contributions to medicine, science

    In ancient China, women were largely denied formal education and confined to the roles of dutiful wives and mothers. Against this restrictive social order, two women pushed beyond the limits and left notable marks on medicine, astronomy and mathematics. About 1,500 years ago, dur…

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