George W. Corner
✓ Source-basedrisingAmerican anatomist and embryologist (1889-1981)
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George Washington Corner FRS FRSE was an American physician, embryologist and pioneer of the contraceptive pill. He received an outstanding ten honorary degrees from various universities. He played a critical role in the discovery of progesterone. He was described as both a medical historian and a humanist.
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Lived 1889 to 1981 · aged 91
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