Gustaf Retzius
Gustaf Retzius | |
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Gustaf Retzius | |
| Born | 17 October 1842 |
| Died | 21 July 1919 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Alma mater | Uppsala University Lund University |
| Known for | Cajal–Retzius cell Nervous system Area postrema |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | histology, neurology |
| Doctoral students | Emil Holmgren |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | G.Retz. |
Prof Magnus Gustaf (or Gustav) Retzius FRSFor HFRSE MSA (17 October 1842 – 21 July 1919) was a Swedish physician and anatomist who dedicated a large part of his life to researching the histology of the sense organs and nervous system.