Eli Moschcowitz
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Eli Moschcowitz (2 August 1879 – 23 February 1964)[1] was an American doctor best known for his role in discovering thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), which was originally called "Moschcowitz syndrome".[2] He is also known for having an early role in the development of psychosomatic medicine.[3][4][5]
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Eli Moschcowitz | |
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Born | (1879-08-02)2 August 1879 Girált, Sáros County, Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary (present-day Giraltovce, Prešov Region, Slovakia) |
Died | 23 February 1964(1964-02-23) (aged 84) |
Citizenship | American |
Alma mater | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons |
Known for | Discovery of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Medicine, Pathology |
Institutions | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Beth Israel Medical Center Mount Sinai Hospital (Manhattan) |
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