Thomas Hodgkin

British physician and disease researcher

Thomas Hodgkin - British physician and disease researcher
Born

1798
227 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1866
158 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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Significant contributions to medicine were made, particularly in the study of blood diseases. Developed the concept of Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Also wrote several influential papers on various medical conditions and was involved in the establishment of medical education standards.

Described Hodgkin's lymphoma in detail

Published extensively on blood diseases

Contributed to medical education

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