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Théophile Alajouanine
Théophile Alajouanine (; 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.
A great scholar and enthusiastic bibliophile, Alajouanine had privileged relationships with famous writers during his neurological and neuropsychological career. Fyodor Dostoyevsky's biography and works provided him with a penetrating look into the world of
epilepsy.
The "Laboratoire Théophile-Alajouanine", Centre hospitalier Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal is named after him.
Associated eponyms.
- Foix–Alajouanine disease: 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.