Richard Lower (physician)
English physician (c. 1631–1691) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Lower (c. 1631 – 17 January 1691) was an English physician who heavily influenced the development of medical science.[1] He is most remembered for his pioneering work on blood transfusion and the function of the cardiopulmonary system, which he described in his book Tractatus de Corde.[2]
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Richard Lower | |
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Born | 1631 (1631) Tremeer House, Bodmin, Cornwall |
Died | 7 January 1691(1691-01-07) (aged 59–60) |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Known for | Neuroanatomy and transfusion studies |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Medicine |
Doctoral advisor | Thomas Willis |
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