Hermann
Hermann
Hermann (pronunciation: /ˈhɛr.mən/) is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German elements "heri" meaning "army" and "man" meaning "man". It is a common first name in many German-speaking, Dutch-speaking, and Scandinavian countries.
Medical Significance
In the medical field, the name Hermann is associated with several important figures and concepts.
Hermann von Helmholtz
Hermann von Helmholtz (1821–1894) was a German physician and physicist who made significant contributions to several fields of science. In medicine, he is known for his work on the physiology of the eye and the ear, and for his invention of the ophthalmoscope.
Hermann Snellen
Hermann Snellen (1834–1908) was a Dutch ophthalmologist who developed the Snellen chart, which is still used today to test visual acuity.
Hermann Rorschach
Hermann Rorschach (1884–1922) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, known for developing the Rorschach inkblot test, a projective test used to examine a person's personality characteristics and emotional functioning.
Related Terms
- Ophthalmoscope: An instrument used to examine the interior of the eye, invented by Hermann von Helmholtz.
- Snellen chart: A chart used to test visual acuity, developed by Hermann Snellen.
- Rorschach inkblot test: A projective test used to examine a person's personality characteristics and emotional functioning, developed by Hermann Rorschach.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hermann
- Wikipedia's article - Hermann
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