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Agnodice is a legendary figure from ancient Greek history, often considered one of the first female physicians and gynecologists.

Determined to study medicine, Agnodice disguised herself as a man. She became popular among women in Athens but her male colleagues grew suspicious of her success and accused her of seducing her female patients. On trial before the Areopagus, Agnodice lifted her clothes, revealing that she was a woman.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnodice

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