Father of Surgery
Abu al-Qasim Khalaf ibn al-Abbas Al-Zahrawi, also known as Albucasis, is considered by many people to be the "Father of Modern Surgery." Al-Zahrawi was born in Spain in 936 CE, a time when Spain was part of the Islamic empire. One of Al-Zahrawi's greatest contributions was the Kitab al-Tasrif, a 30-volume encyclopedia of medical information.
The Kitab al-Tasrif took Al-Zahrawi over 50 years to complete. It contains information about a wide variety of illnesses, injuries, medical conditions, treatments, and surgical procedures. His book includes discussions of dentistry, obstetrics, ophthalmology, urology, and cranial surgery, among many others. He even provides illustrations for over 200 different surgical instruments. In the Kitab, Al-Zahrawi presents the first description of ectopic pregnancy and provides the first evidence that hemophilia is a genetic condition.
Surgeons continued to use the information in the Kitab al-Tasrif well into the 1700s. In fact, some of Al-Zahrawi's practices are still being used to this very day. For example, Al-Zahrawi developed a technique to treat gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue) in men that is still in practice today. Finally, the Kitab also includes something vital for all modern practitioners to keep in mind: a reminder that patients are human beings who must be treated regardless of their wealth or social status.
Question: According to the text, which is NOT mentioned as an impact that Al-Zahrawi has had on the medicinal field?

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Father of Surgery
Abu al-Qasim Khalaf ibn al-Abbas Al-Zahrawi, also known as Albucasis, is considered by many people to be the "Father of Modern Surgery." Al-Zahrawi was born in Spain in 936 CE, a time when Spain was part of the Islamic empire. One of Al-Zahrawi's greatest contributions was the Kitab al-Tasrif, a 30-volume encyclopedia of medical information.
The Kitab al-Tasrif took Al-Zahrawi over 50 years to complete. It contains information about a wide variety of illnesses, injuries, medical conditions, treatments, and surgical procedures. His book includes discussions of dentistry, obstetrics, ophthalmology, urology, and cranial surgery, among many others. He even provides illustrations for over 200 different surgical instruments. In the Kitab, Al-Zahrawi presents the first description of ectopic pregnancy and provides the first evidence that hemophilia is a genetic condition.
Surgeons continued to use the information in the Kitab al-Tasrif well into the 1700s. In fact, some of Al-Zahrawi's practices are still being used to this very day. For example, Al-Zahrawi developed a technique to treat gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue) in men that is still in practice today. Finally, the Kitab also includes something vital for all modern practitioners to keep in mind: a reminder that patients are human beings who must be treated regardless of their wealth or social status.
Question: According to the text, which is NOT mentioned as an impact that Al-Zahrawi has had on the medicinal field?

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At the end of paragraph 2, the author mentions that the Kitab included information regarding the first ectopic pregnancy, but this does not mean it has had an effect on all types of pregnancies. Therefore, this is not explicitly included as an impact that Al-Zahrawi has had on the field and is the correct answer.
In paragraph 2, it is stated that the book contains illustrations for over 200 different surgical instruments. Therefore, visual aids were part of Al-Zahrawi's impact.
In paragraph 3, the text mentions gynecomastia and states that Al-Zahrawi developed a treatment technique. Therefore, it was included in his impact and is the incorrect answer.
Giving factual evidence for at least one genetic condition. At the end of paragraph 2, it is stated that Al-Zahrawi presented evidence for hemophilia - a genetic condition. Therefore, this option is incorrect for the question.

Father of Surgery Abu Al-Qasim Khalaf Ibn Al-Abbas Al-Zahrawi, Also Known as Albucasis