Théophile Alajouanine

Théophile Alajouanine (French: [teofil alaʒuanin]; 12 June 1890 – 2 May 1980) was a French neurologist.

Théophile Alajouanine was born in Verneix, Allier. He was a student of Joseph Jules Dejerine and a colleague of Georges Guillain and Charles Foix. He was a prolific writer on many topics but was particularly interested in aphasia.^[1]

A great scholar and enthusiastic bibliophile, Alajouanine had privileged relationships with famous writers during his neurological and neuropsychological career. Fyodor Dostoevsky's biography and works provided him with a penetrating look into the world of epilepsy.^[2]

The Laboratoire Théophile-Alajouanine, Centre hospitalier Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal is named after him.^[3]

Associated eponyms[]

Foix–Alajouanine syndrome: a rare disease of the spinal cord characterized by dysfunction of the spinal cord due to a dural arteriovenous malformation.
Marie–Foix–Alajouanine syndrome: ataxia of the cerebellum in advanced age. Frequently due to abuse of alcohol.^[4]

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^ [1] Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It
^ [2] The art of Dostoevsky's falling sickness
^ [3] Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It
^ [4] Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It

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[2] [2] The art of Dostoevsky's falling sickness

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[4] [4] Théophile A. J. Alajouanine @ Who Named It

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