Match the following concepts related to medical literacy and ancient Egypt

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A. Ebers papyrus
B. Edwin Smith papyrus
C. Erman papyrus
D. Kahun gynaecological papayrus
E. Chester Beatty papyrus

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1. Likely the oldest medical textbook

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2. The largest and most comprehensive ancient medical textbook

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3. Focused on diseases of the anus

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4. Gives detailed descriptions of how to perform various surgical procedures

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5. Focused on childbirth and infant care

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6. Contains first description of cancer

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7. In describing cases it does not include a prognosis

Answer 1

A. Ebers papyrus - 2. The largest and most comprehensive ancient medical textbook
B. Edwin Smith papyrus - 4. Gives detailed descriptions of how to perform various surgical procedures
C. Erman papyrus - 7. In describing cases it does not include a prognosis
D. Kahun gynaecological papayrus - 5. Focused on childbirth and infant care
E. Chester Beatty papyrus - 6. Contains first description of cancer