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Gaspare Aselli
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Gaspare Aselli (or Asellio) (c. 1581 – 9 September 1625)[1] was an Italian physician noted for the discovery of the lacteal vessels of the lymphatic system. Aselli discovered (or rediscovered) the chylous vessels, and studied systematically the significance of these vascular structures.
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Gaspare Aselli | |
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![]() Portrait of Gaspare Aselli by Cesare Bassano | |
Born | 1581 |
Died | 9 September 1625(1625-09-09) (aged 43–44) |
Nationality | Italian |
Alma mater | University of Pavia |
Occupation(s) | Physician, anatomist, surgeon, university teacher |
Known for | Discovery of the lacteal vessels of the lymphatic system |
Parent | Benedetto Aselli |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | University of Pavia |
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