georg meissner

Thân thiện

A student reads about Georg Meissner in a biology textbook.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. German anatomist (1829-1905)

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