Luigi Galvani
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| Luigi (luˈiːdʒi). 1737--98, Italian physiologist: observed that muscles contracted on contact with dissimilar metals. This led to the galvanic cell and the electrical theory of muscle control by nerves | |
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Galvani Gal·va·ni (gāl-vä'nē, gäl-), Luigi. 1737-1798.
Italian physiologist and physician who asserted that animal tissues generate electricity. Although proved wrong, his work stimulated research on electricity.
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