Definitions for "Galen"
One of Rome's most prominent physician.
Greek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200)
Greek during Roman times who wrote first major anatomy which was used until the 19 Century
Galen is a small lunar impact crater that lies in the rugged region between the Montes Apenninus range to the west and the Montes Haemus in the east. It is located to the south-southeast of Aratus crater, a slightly larger formation. Further to the west is Conon crater, near the flanks of the Montes Apeninnus.