Whonamedit?
Whonamedit?
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Whonamedit? is an online biographical dictionary of medical eponyms. It was created by Ole Daniel Enersen in 1994 and serves as a comprehensive resource for information on medical terms that are named after people. The website provides detailed descriptions of eponyms, including their origins, the individuals they are named after, and the historical context of their development.
History[edit | edit source]
Whonamedit? was launched in 1994 by Ole Daniel Enersen, a Norwegian journalist and writer with a keen interest in medical history. The site was developed to fill a gap in the availability of accessible information on medical eponyms, which are terms in medicine named after people, often the discoverers or first describers of a condition, disease, or anatomical structure.
Content[edit | edit source]
The website contains thousands of entries on medical eponyms, each providing:
- A description of the eponym and its medical significance.
- Biographical information about the person after whom the eponym is named.
- Historical context and references to original publications or studies.
The entries are meticulously researched and often include references to primary sources, making Whonamedit? a valuable tool for medical students, professionals, and historians.
Usage[edit | edit source]
Whonamedit? is widely used by medical students and professionals as a reference tool. It is particularly useful for those studying for exams or conducting research that involves understanding the historical and biographical background of medical terms. The site is also a popular resource for those interested in the history of medicine and the stories behind the names of diseases and medical phenomena.
Accessibility[edit | edit source]
The website is freely accessible to the public, with optional registration for users who wish to contribute or save their searches. It is designed to be user-friendly, with a search function that allows users to find eponyms by name or by the person associated with them.
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