William Cheselden
William Cheselden
William Cheselden (/'tʃɛzldən/; 19 October 1688 – 10 April 1752) was an eminent English surgeon and teacher of anatomy and surgery, known for his many advancements in the field of medicine.
Etymology
The name "William" is of old Germanic origin, derived from 'wil', meaning 'desire' and 'helm', meaning 'helmet, protection'. The surname "Cheselden" is of English origin, though its exact etymology is unknown.
Early Life and Education
Cheselden was born in Somercotes, Lincolnshire. He began his medical studies as an apprentice to Edward Nourse, a surgeon at St Thomas' Hospital, London.
Career
In 1713, Cheselden was appointed as a demonstrator of anatomy at St Thomas' Hospital. He was later elected as a member of the Royal Society in 1712. Cheselden is best known for his improvement of the lateral operation for stone in the bladder and for his treatise of the human anatomy.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on William Cheselden
- Wikipedia's article - William Cheselden
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