Birthdate: November 21, 1785
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lebanon, Connecticut, United States
Died: April 25, 1853
William Beaumont was a prominent surgeon in the U.S. Army known as the “Father of Gastric Physiology.” His research on human digestion, conducted on patient Alexis St. Martin with a permanent stomach opening, revolutionized the understanding of the digestive process and the role of gastric juices. Beaumont’s experiments and observations established him as a pioneer in the study of the human digestive system, revolutionizing the field of physiology.
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