Thomas Forrest Cotton
Thomas Forrest Cotton
Thomas Forrest Cotton (pronounced: /ˈtɒməs ˈfɒrɪst ˈkɒtən/) was a prominent American neurosurgeon known for his work in the field of psychosurgery. His contributions to the field have been significant, and he is often credited with pioneering several surgical techniques.
Etymology
The name 'Thomas' is of Greek origin, derived from the term 'Theomai' which means 'to behold'. 'Forrest' is an English surname that means 'of the forest', while 'Cotton' is also an English surname, originally given to persons who lived near a well-known house sign, i.e., a sign of a cotton plant.
Career
Thomas Forrest Cotton began his career as a neurosurgeon in the early 20th century. He was particularly interested in the treatment of mental disorders through surgical intervention, a field known as psychosurgery. His work in this area was groundbreaking, and he is often credited with developing several new surgical techniques.
Related Terms
- Neurosurgery: The medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system.
- Psychosurgery: A set of neurosurgical techniques used to treat mental disorder, involving the removal or destruction of brain tissue.
- Mental Disorders: Health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thomas Forrest Cotton
- Wikipedia's article - Thomas Forrest Cotton
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