November 17 – On This Day in Medical History
Medical milestones, landmark publications, and notable births and deaths associated with November 17.
Events
Births
1857 – Joseph Jules François Félix Babinski (1857-1932), French neurologist; described Babinski reflex, Anton–Babinski Syndrome, Babinski–Fröhlich Syndrome (Adiposogenital Dystrophy), and Babinski-Vaquez syndrome amongst others
1857 – Henri Chaput (1857-1919), French Surgeon; described Tillaux-Chaput fracture (1907), the Chaput tubercle, and Les gants de Chaput
Deaths
No major medical milestones added for this date yet — this page is being expanded
Further reading
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