Margaret Turner-Warwick
Margaret Turner-Warwick
Margaret Turner-Warwick (pronunciation: Mar-ga-ret Tur-ner-War-wick) was a prominent British pulmonologist and academic. She was the first woman to serve as president of the Royal College of Physicians.
Etymology
The name "Margaret" is of Greek origin, meaning "pearl". "Turner" is an occupational surname of Old English origin, referring to someone who works with a lathe. "Warwick" is a locational surname of Old English origin, derived from the town of Warwick in England.
Early Life and Education
Margaret Turner-Warwick was born in London in 1924. She studied medicine at the University of London, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree.
Career
Turner-Warwick had a distinguished career in the field of respiratory medicine. She was instrumental in developing the field of thoracic medicine, and her research on interstitial lung disease has had a significant impact on the understanding and treatment of the condition.
Achievements
In 1989, Turner-Warwick became the first woman to be elected president of the Royal College of Physicians, a role she held until 1992. She was also the first woman to be appointed as a professor of medicine at the University of London.
Related Terms
- Pulmonology: The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs.
- Royal College of Physicians: A British professional body dedicated to improving the practice of medicine, chiefly through the accreditation of physicians by examination.
- Thoracic medicine: A medical specialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the chest, such as pneumonia, emphysema, asthma and cancer.
- Interstitial lung disease: A group of lung disorders in which the lung tissues become inflamed and then damaged.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Margaret Turner-Warwick
- Wikipedia's article - Margaret Turner-Warwick
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