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Ancient Chinese Women Made Significant Contributions to Medicine and Science

Two women in ancient China defied societal restrictions to make notable contributions to medicine, astronomy, and mathematics. Zhang Xiugu, around 1500 years ago, is believed to have advanced pathological anatomy.

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