Corrado Tommasi-Crudeli

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Corrado Tommasi-Crudeli

Corrado Tommasi-Crudeli (pronounced: koh-RAH-doh toh-MAH-see kroo-DEH-lee) was a notable Italian physician and scientist, known for his significant contributions to the field of medicine and biology.

Etymology

The name "Corrado" is of Italian origin, derived from the Germanic name Conrad, meaning "bold counsel". "Tommasi-Crudeli" is a hyphenated surname, a common practice in Italy to preserve family names. The etymology of "Tommasi" is derived from the given name "Thomas", meaning "twin" in Aramaic, while "Crudeli" is an Italian word meaning "cruel".

Biography

Corrado Tommasi-Crudeli was born in Rome, Italy, in 1834. He studied medicine at the University of Pisa, where he later became a professor. He is best known for his research on malaria, where he, along with his colleague Ettore Marchiafava, discovered the presence of parasites in the blood of malaria patients. This discovery was a significant step in understanding the cause and transmission of the disease.

Related Terms

  • Malaria: A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.
  • Parasite: An organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
  • Ettore Marchiafava: An Italian pathologist who worked with Tommasi-Crudeli on malaria research.
  • University of Pisa: An Italian public research university located in Pisa, Italy.

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