Georges Gilles de la Tourette
Georges Gilles de la Tourette
Georges Gilles de la Tourette (pronunciation: /ʒɔʁʒ ʒil də la tuʁɛt/) was a French neurologist and the namesake of Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary tics and vocalizations.
Etymology
The term "Tourette syndrome" is named after Georges Gilles de la Tourette, who first described the condition in 1885. The French neurologist published an account in a medical journal about nine individuals who exhibited symptoms of the disorder, which he referred to as "maladie des tics."
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Gilles de la Tourette was a prominent figure in this field.
- Tourette syndrome: A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
- Tic: A sudden, rapid, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.
- Charcot: Jean-Martin Charcot was a French neurologist and professor of anatomical pathology. He was also Gilles de la Tourette's mentor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Georges Gilles de la Tourette
- Wikipedia's article - Georges Gilles de la Tourette
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