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Sanctorius

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Sanctorius , Ital. Santorio, 1561-1636, Italian physiologist. He was a professor at Padua (1611-24). By his quantitative experiments in temperature, respiration, and weight, he measured what he called "insensible perspiration" and laid the foundation for the study of metabolism. Among the instruments that he designed was a clinical thermometer. He wrote De statica medicina (1614; tr. 5th ed. 1737). Author not available, SANCTORIUS. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Sanctorius
Sanctorius The Italian physician and physiologist Sanctorius (1561-1636) is noted for his application of quantitative methods to the study of human physiology and pathology. Sanctorius, the Latin name of Santorio Santorio, was born on March... Read more
Sanctorius
Sanctorius ( Santorio Santorio, 1561–1636.) Italian physician, a pupil of Galileo at Padua; measured his own weight, weight of food... Read more

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