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Gaspare Aselli
1581-00-00 – 1626-09-09
Life & Legacy
Gaspare Aselli (or Asellio) (c. 1581 – 9 September 1625) was an Italian physician noted for the discovery of the lacteal vessels of the lymphatic system. Aselli discovered (or rediscovered) the chylous vessels, and studied systematically the significance of these vascular structures.
Occupation & Career
physician, surgeon, anatomist
Education
University of Pavia
Legacy Highlights
Employer
University of Pavia
Education & Institutions
University of Pavia
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q717374 — wikidata View source
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