Origin of medical eponyms derived from mythology

• Published in: Revista chilena de pediatria Vol. 90; no. 2; p. 202
• Main Authors: Donoso F, Alejandro, Vildoso F, Mario, Arriagada S, Daniela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• 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

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...