Gustaf Retzius
Swedish histologist (1842–1919) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Prof Magnus Gustaf (or Gustav) Retzius FRSFor HFRSE MSA (17 October 1842 – 21 July 1919) was a Swedish physician and anatomist who dedicated a large part of his life to researching the histology of the sense organs and nervous system.
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Gustaf Retzius | |
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Born | 17 October 1842[1] |
Died | 21 July 1919(1919-07-21) (aged 76)[1] |
Nationality | Swedish |
Alma mater | Uppsala University Lund University |
Known for | Cajal–Retzius cell Nervous system Area postrema |
Scientific career | |
Fields | histology, neurology |
Author abbrev. (botany) | G.Retz. |
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