Georg Meissner

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. German anatomist (1829-1905)

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