William Augustus Hinton
William Augustus Hinton
William Augustus Hinton (pronounced: will-yuhm aw-guh-stuhss hin-tuhn) was a prominent African American physician, bacteriologist, and pathologist. He is best known for his development of the Hinton Test, a diagnostic test for syphilis.
Etymology
The name 'William' is of old Germanic origin, derived from 'wil' meaning 'desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'. 'Augustus' is a Latin name meaning 'great, magnificent'. The surname 'Hinton' is of English origin and typically refers to a hill town.
Early Life and Education
William Augustus Hinton was born on December 15, 1883, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the youngest of three children. Hinton attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1909, becoming the first African American to hold a professorship at Harvard University.
Career
Hinton began his career as a volunteer assistant in bacteriology and pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He later became an instructor at Harvard Medical School, where he taught preventive medicine and hygiene. In 1927, Hinton developed the Hinton Test, a diagnostic test for syphilis, which was more accurate and less expensive than previous methods.
Legacy
Hinton's contributions to medicine and his pioneering role as an African American in the field have been widely recognized. The Hinton State Laboratory Institute in Massachusetts was named in his honor.
Related Terms
- Hinton Test
- Syphilis
- Bacteriology
- Pathology
- Harvard Medical School
- Harvard University
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Hinton State Laboratory Institute
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on William Augustus Hinton
- Wikipedia's article - William Augustus Hinton
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