Johann Friedrich Meckel | |
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Born | 17 October 1781 |
Died | 31 October 1833 | (aged 52)
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | University of Halle |
Known for | teratology |
Scientific career | |
Fields | anatomy, pathology |
Institutions | University of Halle |
Johann Friedrich Meckel (17 October 1781 – 31 October 1833), often referred to as Johann Friedrich Meckel, the Younger, was a German anatomist born in Halle. He worked as a professor of anatomy, pathology and zoology at the University of Halle, Germany.