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Myrtelle Canavan

American physician · United States · On the map · Doctors · Lived 1879 to 1953 · aged 74

Myrtelle May Moore Canavan was an American physician and medical researcher. She was one of the first female pathologists and is best known for publishing a description of Canavan disease in 1931.

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Country
United States
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1879 to 1953 · aged 74