Stephan Apáthy
Encyclopedia
István Apáthy, also known as Stephan Apáthy (1863–1922), was a Hungarian
zoologist
and histologist
, known for his work in medical science and microscope
technique. He particularly studied neurofibrils, and was known for improving microsopic techniques for dealing with tissue samples. Apáthy was a professor at the University of Szeged
.
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
zoologist
Zoology
Zoology |zoölogy]]), is the branch of biology that relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct...
and histologist
Histology
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining cells and tissues commonly by sectioning and staining; followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope...
, known for his work in medical science and microscope
Microscope
A microscope is an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye. The science of investigating small objects using such an instrument is called microscopy...
technique. He particularly studied neurofibrils, and was known for improving microsopic techniques for dealing with tissue samples. Apáthy was a professor at the University of Szeged
University of Szeged
The University of Szeged is one of Hungary's most distinguished universities, and is among the most prominent higher education institutions in Central Europe...
.