This book presents a translation of the famous work on medicine by Aulus Cornelius Celsus, a Roman encyclopedist who lived in the 1st century AD. The eight books cover a wide range of medical topics from anatomy and physiology to diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This timeless classic will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of medicine and the ancient world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.