[Origin of medical eponyms derived from mythology]. / Origen de epónimos médicos derivados de la mitología.

ABSTRACT

Many myths and legends have had a profound influence on modern medical language and are exten ded to all specialties as part of their culture and the history of medicine. This article briefly reviews the history of some eponyms which are usually used in medical practice. It is the knowledge of a few the mythological origin in its denomination.