Avicennism

/ˌævɪˈsɛnɪzəm/ noun

The philosophical and medical teachings of Ibn Sina (Avicenna), especially his synthesis of Aristotelian philosophy with Islamic theology.

From 'Avicenna' (Latin form of Ibn Sina) + '-ism' (a system of beliefs or practices). This term developed as medieval European scholars studied his influential works.

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