Albert Clifford Morson
Albert Clifford Morson (pronunciation: Al-bert Clif-ford Mor-son) was a renowned British pathologist known for his significant contributions to the field of gastroenterology.
Etymology
The name Albert is of English origin and means 'noble and bright'. Clifford is also of English origin and means 'ford by a cliff'. Morson is a surname of Scottish origin.
Career
Albert Clifford Morson started his career as a pathologist in the early 20th century. He was particularly interested in the study of diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract. His work has greatly influenced the understanding and treatment of various gastrointestinal diseases.
Contributions
Morson is best known for his work on colorectal cancer. He was one of the first pathologists to describe the sequence of changes that occur in the lining of the colon and rectum before the development of cancer. This sequence is now known as the adenoma-carcinoma sequence.
Related Terms
- Pathology: The study of disease, its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
- Gastrointestinal tract: The stomach and intestine, sometimes including all the structures from the mouth to the anus.
- Gastrointestinal diseases: Diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract.
- Colorectal cancer: A cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum.
- Adenoma-carcinoma sequence: A series of changes that occur in the lining of the colon and rectum before the development of cancer.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Albert Clifford Morson
- Wikipedia's article - Albert Clifford Morson
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