Edith Potter | |
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| Born | September 26, 1901 |
| Died | March 22, 1993 (aged 91) |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota (M.D., Ph.D.) |
| Known for | Early work in perinatal pathology, especially in Rh disease and Potter sequence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Pathology |
| Institutions | University of Chicago; Chicago Lying-in Hospital |
Edith Louise Potter (1901 – March 22, 1993) was an American physician and scientist who established the field of perinatal pathology. Potter made early contributions to the understanding of Rh disease. She established the link between a characteristic facial appearance and the absence of fetal kidneys, an association that became known as Potter sequence.
A native of Iowa, Potter received a medical degree and a Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. She practiced pathology at the Chicago Lying-in Hospital for more than 30 years. After retiring from medical practice, Potter became known for her involvement in horticulture.