Origin of medical eponyms derived from mythology

Many myths and legends have had a profound influence on modern medical language and are exten ded to all specialties as part of their culture and the history of medicine. This article briefly reviews the history of some eponyms which are usually used in medical practice. It is the knowledge of a few...

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Published inRevista chilena de pediatria Vol. 90; no. 2; p. 202
Main Authors Donoso F, Alejandro, Vildoso F, Mario, Arriagada S, Daniela
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Chile 01.04.2019
Subjects
Art - history
Eponyms
History, 16th Century
History, 17th Century
History, 18th Century
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
History, Ancient
Humans
Medicine in Literature - history
Mythology
Terminology as Topic
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Summary:Many myths and legends have had a profound influence on modern medical language and are exten ded to all specialties as part of their culture and the history of medicine. This article briefly reviews the history of some eponyms which are usually used in medical practice. It is the knowledge of a few the mythological origin in its denomination.
ISSN:0717-6228
DOI:10.32641/rchped.v90i2.933