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Zhang Xiugu
Coverage of Zhang Xiugu in the Nexus archive.
- 2 notable women in ancient China broke barriers, made major contributions to medicine, science
Two women in ancient China overcame societal restrictions to make significant contributions to medicine, astronomy, and mathematics. Zhang Xiugu, a Southern dynasty figure, is credited with early work in pathological anatomy, as recorded in 'The History of the Southern Dynasties.'