Spallanzani

Spallanzani definition - medical

Spal·lan·za·ni (spălˌən-zäˈnē, spälˌlänt-säˈnē), Lazzaro 1729-1799.

Italian physiologist who disproved the theory that microorganisms generate spontaneously. He is also noted for his research on circulation and digestion.

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