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He didn't "discover" it, he named it. The condition was known to exist, but had not been given a name yet, until Professor Tulp named it.
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How did Nicholas Tulp discover the birth defect Spina Bifida?
He didn't "discover" it. One can see Spina Bifida quite plainly when an infant is born, unless it is the most mild form thereof, called Spina Bifida Occulta. What Nicholas Tulp did was give Spina Bifida its name and he also gave the first medical description of it.
What was the first case of Spina Bifida?
Professor Nicholas Tulp, Born: Amsterdam, 11 October 1593; Died: The Hague, 12 September 1674, gave Spina Bifida its name and gave the first formative description of the disability. Although the term and real medical description are somewhat recent, it is estimated that Spina Bifida occurred almost 12,000 years ago.Giovanni Battista Morgagni (February 25, 1682 - December 6, 1771), Italian anatomist, linked lower-limb deformity and hydrocephalus (an excessive amount of cerebro-spinal fluid within the head) with Spina Bifida in 1761.
When was Dirck Tulp born?
Dirck Tulp was born in 1624.
When did Dirck Tulp die?
Dirck Tulp died in 1682.
When was Observationes Medicae - Tulp - created?
Observationes Medicae - Tulp - was created in 1641.
When did Nicolaes Tulp die?
Nicolaes Tulp died on 1674-09-12.
When was Nicolaes Tulp born?
Nicolaes Tulp was born on 1593-10-09.
What is the importance of Rembrandt van Rijn painting called the anatomy lesson of professor tulp?
You cannot assess the value until it is up for sale. And it won't be.
What actors and actresses appeared in De zwarte tulp - 2006?
The cast of De zwarte tulp - 2006 includes: Nazmiye Oral as De zwarte tulp
When was The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp created?
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp was created in 1632.
What has the author Gerrit Tulp written?
Gerrit Tulp has written: 'Marsbevel op Java' -- subject(s): Fiction, History
What are the ratings and certificates for De zwarte tulp - 1921?
De zwarte tulp - 1921 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
