Morgagni

[ mawr-gah-nyee ]

/ mɔrˈgɑ nyi /

Gio·van·ni Bat·tis·ta

[jaw-vahn-nee baht-tees-tah] /dʒɔˈvɑn ni bɑtˈtis tɑ/,1682–1771, Italian anatomist.

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All of the Popes, five in number, of the latter part of Morgagni's life were on terms of intimacy with him.
The Popes and Science|James J. Walsh
Bologna was, at the time, certainly an excellent place for Morgagni.
Makers of Modern Medicine|James J. Walsh
Morgagni made still further observations in this line to confirm his own conclusions in the matter.
Makers of Modern Medicine|James J. Walsh
Morgagni's suspicions were to be confirmed by the discoveries made in this sympathetic system during the succeeding century.
Makers of Modern Medicine|James J. Walsh

As so often happens, this period of rest after years of study proved especially broadening in its influence upon Morgagni.
Makers of Modern Medicine|James J. Walsh