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Illustration from page 64

thoughtful 17th-century Latin scientific literature, specifically Ulisse Aldrovandi. Translate the target page into modern, flowing English. A diplomatic transcription (line-by-line, abbreviations, hyphenated line breaks, etc.). Previous page context (fetus membranes, chorion, amnion, mention of Pareus) and next page context (three-month abortion). Target page is page 64. It contains a heading/header "Ulyssis Aldrovandi" and a short text block "Abortus cum membranis, & vasis umbilicalibus" followed by a woodcut image.

* *Header:* `64 Vlyssis Aldrouandi` -> 64 Ulisse Aldrovandi. * *Main Body:* `Abortus cum membranis, & vasis umbilicalibus.` * `Abortus`: In this context (early modern natural history), it refers to an aborted fetus or miscarriage. * `cum membranis`: with the membranes (the fetal sacs). * `vasis umbilicalibus`: umbilical vessels. * *Image:* ``.

* The previous page ended with "Abor-" (catchword), and the target page begins with "Abortus". * The previous page was discussing the membranes (Chorion, Amnion) and correcting the ancients (who thought there were three) by citing Ambroise Paré. * The target page (64) is a very short continuation/illustration page. * The text is: "Abortus cum membranis, & vasis umbilicalibus." * Translation: "An aborted fetus with its membranes and umbilical vessels."

* "Abortus" can be "Miscarriage" or "Aborted fetus". In a scientific catalog like this, "Aborted fetus" or "Miscarried fetus" is appropriate. * Header: Ulisse Aldrovandi * Content: A miscarried fetus with its membranes and umbilical vessels.

* Contemporary, flowing, engaging? Yes. * Retain ``? Yes. * No preamble/notes? Yes. * Handle abbreviations? Yes (though none are complex here). * Contextual lowercase start? The previous page ended with "Abor-" (catchword), so this page starts with "tus" or "tus cum membranis...". Wait, looking at the previous page: "Catchword: Abor-". Looking at the target page: "Abortus cum membranis..." * Actually, the previous page ended with the catchword "Abor-", but the target page block starts with a fresh title-like phrase. I will start it to complete the word from the catchword.

* *Previous:* "...Abor-" * *Target:* "tus cum membranis, & vasis umbilicalibus." * *Translation:* "tus with its membranes and umbilical vessels." (Since it continues the word 'Abortus').

Wait, let's look at the structure again.

Page 63 ends: "Catchword: Abor-" Page 64 starts: "Abortus cum membranis, & vasis umbilicalibus." Usually, the catchword predicts the first word of the next page. Here, the first word is indeed "Abortus". So, the sentence continues.

Let's check if the previous page ended in a sentence. Page 63 text: "...Veteres autem scriptores, ex obseruatione in Brutis facta, tertiam tunicam, nempè Allantoidem, addiderunt. [Catchword] Abor-" Page 64 text: "Abortus cum membranis, & vasis umbilicalibus."

It seems "Abortus cum membranis..." is a *caption* or a *heading* for the image, rather than a continuation of the paragraph about the ancients and the Allantois. It stands alone above the image.

Revised Translation:

Header: History of Monsters, 64. Ulisse Aldrovandi. Text: An aborted fetus shown with its membranes and umbilical vessels.

Wait, the guidelines say: "If the TARGET_PAGE starts in the middle of a sentence... start the English translation in lowercase". Is "Abortus" the start of a new sentence/section? Page 63 ends with a full stop: "...addiderunt." Then the catchword "Abor-". Page 64 starts with "Abortus...". This is likely the title of the figure.

1. Header: History of Monsters, 64. Ulisse Aldrovandi. 2. Text: An aborted fetus with its membranes and umbilical vessels. 3. Image.

Wait, checking if there is more text on page 64. The transcription says: Header: 64 Vlyssis Aldrouandi Main Text Body: "Abortus cum membranis, & vasis umbilicalibus." Image:

That is it. Very brief.

Header: History of Monsters. 64 Ulisse Aldrovandi

An aborted fetus with its membranes and umbilical vessels.

*Self-Correction on "flowing":* Even if it's just a caption, make it sound like part of a catalog.

*Check lowercase start:* The catchword "Abor-" from p.63 implies the next word is "Abortus". Since the previous sentence on p.63 ended with a period, "Abortus" is a new heading/sentence.

Final Polish:

History of Monsters. 64 Ulisse Aldrovandi

A miscarried fetus with its membranes and umbilical vessels.

# History of Monsters. 64 Ulisse Aldrovandi

A miscarried fetus shown with its membranes and umbilical vessels.

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