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'''William Acton''' (1813–1875)) was a nineteenth century English physician from Dorset. | '''William Acton''' (1813–1875)) was a nineteenth century English physician and author from Dorset. | ||
Acton was influenced by French physician [[Claude François Lallemand]], who recommended [[circumcision]] to prevent spermatorrhea (excessive, involuntary ejaculation), which was then believed to be a disease. | Acton was influenced by French physician [[Claude François Lallemand]], who recommended [[circumcision]] to prevent spermatorrhea (excessive, involuntary ejaculation), which was then believed to be a disease. | ||