Charcot
Charcot
Charcot (pronounced shar-KOH) is a term often associated with various medical conditions and discoveries, most notably in reference to the French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot.
Etymology
The term "Charcot" is derived from the name of Jean-Martin Charcot, a pioneering French neurologist who made significant contributions to the field of neurology.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as shar-KOH, with the final 't' being silent as per French pronunciation rules.
Related Terms
- Charcot's Joint: Also known as neurogenic arthropathy, it is a progressive degenerative condition affecting the weight-bearing joints, characterized by swelling, pain, and deformity.
- Charcot's Disease: Another name for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
- Charcot's Triad: A set of three common findings in cholangitis, including jaundice, right upper quadrant pain, and fever.
- Charcot's Neurologic Triad: A clinical syndrome characterized by nystagmus, intention tremor, and scanning speech, often associated with multiple sclerosis.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A group of inherited disorders that cause nerve damage, primarily in the arms and legs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charcot
- Wikipedia's article - Charcot
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