Benedict Stilling
Benedict Stilling · Science & Medicine
Neuroanatomist who pioneered serial sectioning of the spinal cord and coined 'neuroglia'
1810, Kirchhain, Germany — 1879, Kassel, Germany
Germany
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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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Neuroanatomist who pioneered serial sectioning of the spinal cord and coined 'neuroglia'
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science
