Michael Underwood (physician)
English physician and surgeon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Underwood (29 September 1737 – 14 March 1820) was an English physician and surgeon, born in West Molesey in Surrey.[1] He is a relevant figure in the history of medicine and pediatrics for having given the first known description of several childhood diseases, infantile paralysis and polio included.
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Michael Underwood | |
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Born | 29 September 1737 |
Died | 14 March 1820 (aged 82) |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Physician |
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Profession | Surgeon |
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