Agnodike

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Agnodike (last third of the 4th century BCE) was an Athenian physician who is said to have disguised herself as a man to study under Herophilus. When she completed her studies she attempted to practice medicine on women while still presenting herself as a man. Women refused her service until she confessed she was a women. She was brought to trial for breaking the law. The judge, Areopagus, chose to replace the law, allowing women to practice medicine and be paid a stipend for their service.

See Agnodice who also came from Athens, learned medicine from Herophilos, always revealed her femininity, and became a woman physisian (probably the same person???).