list of medical eponyms with nazi associations
List of medical eponyms with Nazi associations GudangMovies21 Rebahinxxi LK21
An eponym is a phrase that is derived from or based on a person's name. Medical conditions are often named after the person who first described the disorder and can also be named after the first person in whom the disorder presented or the area in which it first appeared. Germany lost many scientists as a result of the persecution of Jewish people, and others, during World War II. Many Austrian and German doctors participated in National Socialist euthanasia initiatives. Medical professionals have recently grown increasingly conscious of the moral dilemma posed by eponyms originating from Third Reich scientists.
Because of tradition and lack of accepted substitutes, eponyms remain in use today despite some arguing that they should be abandoned. Eponyms can be helpful to assist doctors and medical students recall and recognize the condition. Additionally, eponyms frequently add historical background to the description and comprehension of the ailment, connecting it to sociological occurrences, socioeconomic situations, and technological advancements.
List of eponyms
The following eponyms are those named after people who were associated with the Nazi party or whose research was based on victims of the Nazi regime.
See also
List of eponymous diseases
Nazi human experimentation