Minot, Charles Sedgwick (1852-1914). Genetic interpretations in the domain of anatomy. Offprint from American Journal of Anatomy 4 (1905). 245-263pp. 252 x 180 mm. (unopened). Original printed wrappers, slightly sunned. Fine. Presentation Copy, inscribed by the author to William S. Halsted (1852-1922) on the front wrapper: "Dr. W. S. Halsted with the compliments of Charles S. Minot." First Edition, Offprint Issue. Minot, a student of Louis Agassiz and Carl Ludwig, was the James Stillman Professor of Anatomy at Harvard University and the author of several important works on anatomy and embryology, including Human Embryology (1897) and The Problem of Age, Growth and Death (1908; Garrison-Morton.com 132). Minot was known for coining technical terms, and in the present work his presidential address before the American Association of Anatomists he listed five that he proposed for adoption: Cytogenic glands, cytomorphosis, false glands, lymphaeum and mesepatium. Minot presented this copy of his address to surgeon William S. Halsted, one of the "Big Four" founding professors at the Johns Hopkins Medical School. . Seller Inventory # 51877

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Title: Genetic interpretation in the domain of ...

Publication Date: 1905

Binding: Soft cover

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Edition: 1st Edition

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