Home › People › Physiologist › Demetrius of Apamea

Demetrius of Apamea

b. 200 BC

Hellenistic physiologist

Don't just read it — keep itBiographies to ownE-book · Audio · Video From $7 →

About Demetrius of Apamea

Born 200 BC. Demetrius of Apamea was a physiologist and physician.

Demetrius of Apamea (fl. late-third to early-first century BC) was a Hellenistic physiologist of the Herophilean school.

He studied the sexual organs, focusing his attention on the treatment of ailments - instead of the reproductive physiology that was studied under Herophilos.

Biography shop

Don’t just read it —
keep it.

Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.

E-book
Audio
Video

Browse the shop — from $7

Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free

Important facts

Born

200 BC

Birth century

2nd century BC

Occupation

Physiologist, physician

Also known as

Demetrios of Apamea

Frequently asked questions

Who was Demetrius of Apamea?

Hellenistic physiologist

When was Demetrius of Apamea born?

Demetrius of Apamea was born in 200 BC.

What was Demetrius of Apamea's occupation?

Demetrius of Apamea was a physiologist and physician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Demetrius of Apamea

· Wikidata: Q5255307

· DBpedia: Demetrius of Apamea

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Demetrius of Apamea. https://biography.guide/demetrius-of-apamea/

MLA: "Demetrius of Apamea." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/demetrius-of-apamea/.

Chicago: "Demetrius of Apamea." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/demetrius-of-apamea/.

Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.

Page generated 2026-09-27 05:30 UTC