Catharine Macfarlane
Catharine Macfarlane
Catharine Macfarlane (pronunciation: kuh-THAIR-in mack-FAR-lane) was a pioneering gynecologist and cancer researcher.
Etymology
The name Catharine is of Greek origin, meaning "pure". Macfarlane is a Scottish surname, derived from the Gaelic Mac Phàrlain, meaning "son of Parlan".
Biography
Catharine Macfarlane was born in 1877 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the first woman to be admitted to the American College of Surgeons and was a founding member of the American Medical Women's Association. Macfarlane dedicated her career to the early detection and treatment of cervical cancer, and her work has saved countless lives.
Related Terms
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Cancer: A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
- American College of Surgeons: A scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
- American Medical Women's Association: An organization which functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women's health.
- Cervical Cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Catharine Macfarlane
- Wikipedia's article - Catharine Macfarlane
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