Louis Rendu is primarily known as a French physician and ophthalmologist from the 19th century, specifically noted for his contributions to the understanding of retinal diseases. He is also associated with the term "Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome," a hereditary condition characterized by the development of arteriovenous malformations, particularly in the lungs, liver, and brain, along with nosebleeds and other symptoms.
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