About Eugène Devic
Lived 1858 – 1930 (aged 71–72). Eugène Devic was a French neurologist and physician.
Eugène Devic (October 24, 1858 – 1930) was a French neurologist who was a native of Lyon.
He studied medicine in Lyon under internist Léon Bouveret (1850-1929). Later he was associated with the "Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse" and the "Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon".
In 1894 Devic and his student Fernand Gault described a rare nervous condition that affected the spinal cord and optic nerves that resembled multiple sclerosis. Today this disorder is referred to as Devic's disease or neuromyelitis optica (NMO).
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Who was Eugène Devic?
French neurologist (1858–1930)
When was Eugène Devic born?
Eugène Devic was born on 24 October 1858 in 4th arrondissement of Lyon.
When did Eugène Devic die?
Eugène Devic died in 1930 in 1st arrondissement of Lyon.
What was Eugène Devic's occupation?
Eugène Devic was a neurologist and physician.
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Eugène Devic was French.
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