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Hieronymus Fabricius is the Latin name by which the Italian Anatomist '''Girolamo Fabrici''' ( 1537 - 1619 ) is better known. Also known as '''Fabrizo d'Acquapendente'''.

Fabrici was born in Acquapendente and studied at Padua where he eventually became professor of Anatomy . One of his pupils during his tenure was William Harvey .

By dissecting animals, Fabricius investigated the formation of the Foetus , the structure of the Oesophagus , stomach and bowels, and the peculiarities of the eye, the ear and the Larynx . His main claim to fame is the discovery of the Membranous Folds , which he names valves, in the interior of Vein s.


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