John R. Brinkley
John R. Brinkley
John Romulus Brinkley (pronunciation: /dʒɒn ˈrɒmjʊləs ˈbrɪŋkli:/) was an American quack doctor who fraudulently claimed to be a medical doctor. He is most known for his promotion of xenotransplantation of goat glands into humans.
Etymology
The name "John" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious". "Romulus" is of Latin origin, derived from the mythical founder and first king of Rome. "Brinkley" is an English surname of Old English origin, meaning "burnt clearing".
Biography
John R. Brinkley was born on July 8, 1885, in Beta, North Carolina. He attempted to obtain a legitimate medical degree, but his efforts were unsuccessful. Despite this, he started a medical practice in Milford, Kansas, where he gained fame and wealth through his controversial goat gland transplantation procedure. He claimed this procedure could cure a variety of ailments, including impotence.
Controversies
Brinkley's medical practices were widely criticized and deemed as quackery. His license to practice medicine was revoked by the Kansas Medical Board in 1930. Despite this, he continued his medical practice in other states and even ran for governor of Kansas.
Related Terms
- Quackery: The promotion of fraudulent or ignorant medical practices.
- Xenotransplantation: The transplantation of living cells, tissues or organs from one species to another.
- Impotence: A type of sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual activity.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on John R. Brinkley
- Wikipedia's article - John R. Brinkley
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