Georg Meissner
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Georg Meissner: A German anatomist who lived from 1829 to 1905. He is known for his contributions to the field of anatomy and histology.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The Meissner's corpuscle, a type of nerve ending in the skin, is named after Georg Meissner.
- Georg Meissner conducted important research on the sensory structures of the body.
Advanced Usage
- Eponymous usage: The name "Meissner" is primarily used in scientific and historical contexts to refer to the anatomist or the structures named after him.
- The discovery is attributed to Georg Meissner.
Variants and Related Words
- Meissner's corpuscle (noun): A sensory receptor for light touch, named for Georg Meissner.
- Meissner's corpuscles are abundant in the fingertips.
- Meissner's plexus (noun): A network of nerves in the wall of the alimentary canal, also named for Georg Meissner.
- Meissner's plexus is part of the enteric nervous system.
Synonyms
- Histologist: A specialist in histology, the study of tissues (describes his field of work).
- Anatomist: A scientist who studies anatomy (describes his profession).
Related Phrases
- Named after Georg Meissner: A phrase used to indicate the origin of a scientific term.
- This tactile receptor is named after Georg Meissner.
Noun
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German anatomist (1829-1905)
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