Achievements in Anatomy

In 1619-22 he built the Royal Botanical Garden (Jardin des Plantes), which also housed a research institute for natural sciences and medicine. Many of his anatomical discoveries were compiled in his book, Disquisitions on Anatomy (1628-29). He was called the "Prince of Anatomy," but his stubbornness in not changing his own views was a drawback, and he strongly opposed W. Harvey's theory on the circulation of the blood.

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…1619‐22年に大学の解剖講堂を，27年に自然科学と医学の研究所を兼ねた王立植物園(ジャルダン･デ･プラント)を建設した。多くの解剖学上の発見は著書《解剖学業績》(1628‐29)にまとめられた。“解剖学のプリンス”とよばれたが，自説をまげない頑固さが欠点で，W.ハーベーの血液循環説に強く反対した。…

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