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    This review highlights Czech pathologists and their contributions to medical terminology, including eponyms for diseases and anatomical structures. It serves as a reminder of their significant impact on pathology and medicine.

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    • Pathology
    • Medical History
    • Czech Contributions to Medicine

    Background:

    • The 24th European Congress of Pathology in Prague provides a timely opportunity to recognize.
    • Czech scientists and physicians have made significant contributions to medical terminology.
    • Many pathological conditions and anatomical structures are named using eponyms derived from Czech researchers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and highlight Czech eponyms in pathological terminology.
    • To acknowledge the historical impact of Czech researchers on medicine.
    • To serve as a reminder of these contributions within the context of the European Congress of Pathology.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of pathological terminology.
    • Identification of eponyms associated with Czech researchers.
    • Categorization of eponyms by researcher and associated medical condition or structure.

    Main Results:

    • Karel Rokitanský: R. protuberance, R. thrombogenic theory of atherosclerosis, Mayer-Rokitanský-Küster-Hauser-Winckel syndrome.
    • Václav Treitz: T. duodenal ligament, T. retroperitoneal hernia, T. uremic colitis.
    • Vilém Dušan Lambl: L. excrescences of heart valves, Lamblia (Giardia) intestinalis, urological cytology.
    • Stanislav Provázek: Prowazek-Halberstädter bodies (trachoma), Rickettsia Prowazeki (typhus).
    • Josef Vaněk: V. tumor (gastric inflammatory fibroid polyp), etiology of pneumocystic pneumonia.
    • Otto Jírovec: Pneumocystis Jiroveci.
    • Blahoslav Bednář: B. tumor (pigmented dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans).

    Conclusions:

    • Czech scientists have significantly influenced pathological terminology through eponyms.
    • These eponyms cover a diverse range of medical fields, from anatomy to infectious diseases and oncology.
    • Recognizing these contributions is important for the history of medicine and pathology.