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Benedict Stilling

Who

Benedict Stilling · Science & Medicine

What

Neuroanatomist who pioneered serial sectioning of the spinal cord and coined 'neuroglia'

When

1810, Kirchhain, Germany — 1879, Kassel, Germany

Where

Germany

Biography

Benedict Stilling is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Neuroanatomist who pioneered serial sectioning of the spinal cord and coined 'neuroglia'

How & why

Benedict Stilling was a German Jewish surgeon and neuroanatomist who pioneered the technique of serial thin sectioning of the spinal cord, transforming the microscopic study of the central nervous system. He introduced the term 'neuroglia' and made lasting contributions to vascular surgery.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science

Contributions & Sources

Neuroanatomist who pioneered serial sectioning of the spinal cord and coined 'neuroglia'

1810

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science