Charcot was compared to which historical figure due to his influence?
The Napoleon of neuroses
The Alexander of anatomy
The Caesar of surgery
The Plato of psychiatry
Answer
The "Napoleon of neuroses" refers to Jean-Martin Charcot, a prominent French neurologist of the 19th century. Charcot's immense influence in the field of neurology and his revolutionary contributions to the study of hysteria, nervous disorders, and hypnosis drew comparisons to Napoleon Bonaparte, the iconic military leader known for his profound impact on European history.
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