Hieronymus Fabricius

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caption =Girolamo Fabrizi d' Acquapendente
birth_date = May 20 1537
birth_place = Acquapendente
death_date = May 21 1619
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field = anatomy
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doctoral_advisor = Gabriele Falloppio
doctoral_students = William Harvey Adriaan van den Spieghel
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Hieronymus Fabricius is the Latin name by which the Italian anatomist Girolamo Fabrici (May 20 1537 – May 21 1619) is better known. Also known as Fabrizo d'Acquapendente and (Italian) Geronimo Fabrizio.

Fabricius was born in Acquapendente and studied at Padua, receiving an MD in 1559 under the guidance of Gabriel Fallopio where he eventually became professor of anatomy and surgery in Padua from 1562. His pupils during his tenure include William Harvey and Adriaan van den Spieghel.

By dissecting animals, Fabricius investigated the formation of the fetus, 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 that he calls "valves" in the interior of veins. He did not know the purpose of these folds; however, they are now understood to prevent blood from flowing backwards. He is also famous for pioneering work that earned him the title of 'The Father of Embryology' in Italian medical science.

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ee also

*Hieronymus
*bursa of Fabricius