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Charcot

American  
[shar-koh] / ʃarˈkoʊ /

noun

  1. Jean Baptiste Étienne Auguste 1867–1936, French explorer.

  2. his father Jean Martin 1825–93, French neuropathologist.


Charcot British  
/ ʃarko /

noun

  1. Jean Martin (ʒɑ̃ martɛ̃). 1825–93, French neurologist, noted for his attempt using hypnotism to find an organic cause for hysteria, which influenced Freud

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In the same time period, French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot suggested that patients experiencing symptoms associated with what doctors then called "hysteria" perhaps actually had a history of trauma.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2023

All-inclusive prices for the 15-day Expedition to Charcot & Peter I Islands start at $16,480 per person for trips departing next fall and winter.

From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2020

Thereafter, between studying with neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot at Salpêtrière Hospital, he returned to Notre Dame “every free afternoon” to be in its presence.

From The Guardian • Apr. 16, 2019

She has diabetes and was also diagnosed with Charcot foot.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2018

In Prof. Raymond's clinic at the Salp�tri�re I once saw the classical case described by Charcot and presented at his clinics several times.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)