Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
The microscopic anatomy of the human body, in health and disease.
London: S. Highley, 1846 –1849.
First English textbook on microscopical anatomy. His description of the concentric corpuscles of the thymus (p. 9) led to the term “Hassall’s corpuscles”.
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| Entry Number | #544 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/180 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | the-microscopic-anatomy-of-the-human-body-in-health-and-disease |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London