Hastings Gilford

Hastings Gilford (1861–1941) was an English surgeon, best known for his description of Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome in 1897.[1][2][3]

References
  1. Gilford H; Shepherd, RC (1904). "Ateleiosis and progeria: continuous youth and premature old age". Br. Med. J. 2 (5157): 914–8. PMC 1990667. PMID 14409225.
  2. "dictionary of medical eponyms". Whonamedit. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  3. "Progeria 101: Frequently Asked Questions" (PDF). Progeriaresearch.org. Retrieved 21 February 2016.


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