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Paracelsus
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The adopted name of a 16th-century Swiss physician and alchemist known for early contributions to medicine and toxicology.
"Paracelsus argued that the dose makes the poison, a founding idea of modern toxicology."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical figure regarded as a pioneer of early modern medicine and chemistry.
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Etymology
A Latinized name likely built to mean "surpassing Celsus," a nod to the ancient Roman medical writer.