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Johannes Evangelista Purkinje

Description

Johannes Evangelista Purkinje, commonly known as Jan Evangelista Purkyně, was a Czech anatomist and physiologist. He made significant contributions to various fields, including neuroscience, cardiology, and embryology. Purkinje is particularly known for his discoveries and studies on the nervous system, including the Purkinje cells and Purkinje fibers.

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Noun

1. (Anatomy) A type of neuron found in the cerebellar cortex, characterized by large branching dendrites.

Sample Sentence: The johannes evangelista purkinje plays a crucial role in transmitting cerebellar signals.

Noun

2. (Cardiology) Specialized conducting fibers that facilitate the transmission of electrical impulses in the heart.

Sample Sentence: The electrical signals generated by the sinoatrial node are transmitted to the ventricles through the johannes evangelista purkinje.

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