title: Andrés Laguna: a great medical humanist (1499-1559).
abstract: Andrés Laguna, a Spanish humanist physician of the 16th century, occupies an important position in the history of medicine. An illustrious and brilliant mind, pioneer of anatomy and urology, Laguna proved to be a true pacifist and humanitarian with his knowledge standards and his political eloquence. He deserves to be remembered today as the perfect example of the Renaissance men, a true Homo Universalis.
authors.affiliation: History of Medicine Department, Medical School, University of Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Antonis A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Kousoulis
authors.forename: Marianna
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Karamanou
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Androutsos
mesh_terms: D006666:History of Medicine; D049669:History, 16th Century; D006808:Humanism / Q000266:history*; D013030:Spain