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Matthias Schleiden

DEFINITIONS OF: Matthias Schleiden

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n German physiologist and histologist who in 1838 formulated the cell theory (1804-1881)

Synonyms:
M. J. Schleiden, Schleiden
Example of:
histologist
anatomist who specializes in the microscopic study of animal tissues
physiologist
a biologist specializing in physiology
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