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
Benedict Stilling is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Neuroanatomist who pioneered serial sectioning of the spinal cord and coined 'neuroglia'
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
Neuroanatomist who pioneered serial sectioning of the spinal cord and coined 'neuroglia'
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science
