Augusta Déjerine-Klumpke
Augusta Déjerine-Klumpke | |
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Klumpke and her daughter Yvonne Sorrel-Dejerine | |
| Born | 15 October 1859 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | 5 November 1927 (aged 68) Paris, France |
| Nationality | American |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neuroanatomy |
Augusta Déjerine-Klumpke (15 October 1859 – 5 November 1927) was an American-born French medical doctor known for her work in neuroanatomy. She was one of the first female interns to work in a hospital in Paris. She was a recipient of the Officier de la Légion d'honneur and Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur.
Déjerine-Klumpke discovered Klumpke paralysis, which is named after her.