erik adolf von willebrand (Meaning)
erik adolf von willebrand (n)
Finnish physician who first described vascular hemophilia (1870-1949)
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Finnish physician who first described vascular hemophilia (1870-1949)
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Erik Adolf von Willebrand was a distinguished Finnish physician, hematologist, and professor who made a significant contribution to the understanding of bleeding disorders.
Born in Helsinki in 1870, Erik Adolf von Willebrand demonstrated an early fascination for medicine and pursued his medical studies at the University of Helsinki.
After obtaining his medical degree in 1894, Erik Adolf von Willebrand continued his studies in Germany, Austria, and France, where he expanded his knowledge in hematology and pathology.
In 1907, Erik Adolf von Willebrand published a seminal paper describing a new hereditary bleeding disorder characterized by prolonged bleeding time and impaired platelet function, which later became known as von Willebrand disease.
