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Summary
René Descartes acknowledged discoveries in digestion and circulation, including the lacteal vessels, during his time in 17th-century Leyden. However, his own physiological work remained separate from the contemporary scientific debate.
Area of Science:
- History of Science
- 17th-century Physiology
- History of Medicine
Background:
- Leyden was a 17th-century hub for discoveries in blood circulation and digestion.
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