Select an eponym that is personally connected or meaningful to you. This eponym could be work or medically related.

Select an eponym that is personally connected or meaningful to you. This eponym could be work or medically related.

Provide the term and in about 150-200 words provide a brief biographical synopsis of the individual for whom the eponym is named.
It is important that you cite your source. It is recommended that you use the Maryville Database to find a primary source; however, it is not required – note, Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source.

Cannot use:
Alzheimers
Tourettes
Lou Gehrigs
Eustachian Tube
Brocas aphasia