Thomas Hodgkin
Thomas Hodgkin
Thomas Hodgkin (pronounced: /ˈtɒməs ˈhɒdʒkɪn/; 17 August 1798 – 5 April 1866) was a British physician, considered one of the most prominent pathologists of his time and a pioneer in preventive medicine. He is best known for the first account of Hodgkin's disease, a type of lymphoma, which was named after him posthumously.
Etymology
The term "Hodgkin's disease" was coined in 1865 by Samuel Wilks, who, unaware that Hodgkin had previously described the condition, independently reported on a series of cases. Upon realizing this, he suggested the disease be named after Hodgkin.
Related Terms
- Hodgkin's disease: A type of lymphoma characterized by abnormal growth of B cells, named after Thomas Hodgkin.
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: A group of blood cancers that includes all types of lymphoma except Hodgkin's lymphomas.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
- Preventive medicine: The part of medicine engaged with preventing disease rather than curing it.
- Samuel Wilks: A British physician who named Hodgkin's disease after Thomas Hodgkin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thomas Hodgkin
- Wikipedia's article - Thomas Hodgkin
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