Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille
Physician and physiologist; Poiseuille's Law
Born
1797
228 years ago
Died
December 26th, 1869
155 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A physician and physiologist contributed significantly to the understanding of fluid dynamics in the circulatory system. Developed Poiseuille's Law, which describes the flow of viscous fluids in pipes, laying foundational concepts for hemodynamics. Conducted experiments that detailed blood flow and vascular resistance, influencing medical and physiological research. Held a position at the Faculty of Medicine in Paris and published work that illustrated the principles governing fluid flow, which continues to be relevant in medical science.
Developed Poiseuille's Law
Conducted pioneering research on blood flow
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