Katharine Krom Merritt | |
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| Born | January 9, 1886 |
| Died | August 5, 1986 (aged 100) Stamford, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Vassar College Johns Hopkins Medical School |
| Known for | Kasabach–Merritt syndrome |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine |
Katharine Krom Merritt (9 January 1886 in Stamford, Connecticut – 5 August 1986 in Stamford, Connecticut)[1] was an American physician specializing in pediatrics. The Kasabach–Merritt syndrome is named after Haig Kasabach and her. She was also a member of the International Society for the History of Medicine (ISHM).[2]