Luis Morquio

Luis Morquio (September 24, 1867 – June 19, 1935) was a Uruguayan physician and professor.

A medical condition, Morquio syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis IV), is named in his honor.

Morquio authored 335 scientific publications in national and international journals over a 44-year career.

A medical condition known as mucopolysaccharidosis type IV, which he described, was named Morquio syndrome in his honor.

[1] In 1935, Morquio died suddenly, and he was memorialized with a bust at the Institute of Paediatrics in Montevideo.