Augusta Déjerine-Klumpke

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1859 – 1927

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Who was Augusta Déjerine-Klumpke?

Augusta Déjerine-Klumpke was an American physician. She was the first female intern to work in a hospital in Paris.

She was married to Joseph Jules Dejerine and is known for her work on neuroanatomy. In particular, Klumpke paralysis is named after her.

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Born
1859
United States of America
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
1927

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on July 23, 2013

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