About Wilhelm Meyer
Lived 1824 – 1895 (aged 70). Wilhelm Meyer was a Danish physician.
Wilhelm MeyerThe Danish physician Wilhelm Meyer (1824–1895) was the first to describe the clinical condition of nasal obstruction (blocked nose) with chronic mouth breathing, snoring, dull facial expression, and hearing impairment due to adenoid hypertrophy.
Likewise he suggested how to treat the condition surgically by removing the adenoids with an adenotome. Adenoidectomy is still one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilhelm Meyer?
Danish physician (1824-1895)
When was Wilhelm Meyer born?
Wilhelm Meyer was born on 19 October 1824 in Fredericia.
When did Wilhelm Meyer die?
Wilhelm Meyer died on 3 June 1895 in Venice.
What was Wilhelm Meyer's occupation?
Wilhelm Meyer was a physician.
What nationality was Wilhelm Meyer?
Wilhelm Meyer was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Wilhelm Meyer (physician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilhelm Meyer. https://biography.guide/wilhelm-meyer/
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