Galvanism

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Galvanism

Galvanism (/ɡælˈvænɪzəm/) is a term that refers to the contraction of a muscle that is stimulated by an electric current. The term is named after the Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, who conducted several experiments on the effects of electricity on dissected animals in the 18th century.

Etymology

The term "Galvanism" was coined in the 19th century, in honor of Luigi Galvani, who discovered the phenomenon during his research. Galvani's name is derived from his birthplace, Galvano, a small town in Italy.

Related Terms

  • Bioelectricity: The electric phenomena which occur in living organisms. It is a subset of bioelectromagnetism.
  • Electrophysiology: The study of the electrical properties of biological cells and tissues.
  • Voltaic pile: The first electrical battery that could continuously provide an electric current to a circuit. It was invented by Alessandro Volta, a contemporary and rival of Luigi Galvani.

See Also

References

  • Galvani, L. (1791). De viribus electricitatis in motu musculari commentarius. Bononiae: Ex Typographia Instituti Scientiarum.
  • Piccolino, M. (1998). Luigi Galvani and animal electricity: Two centuries after the foundation of electrophysiology. Trends in Neurosciences, 21(10), 443-448.

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