Jaroslav Hlava
Jaroslav Hlava
Jaroslav Hlava (pronunciation: Yar-oh-slav Hlava) was a prominent Czech pathologist and microbiologist. His work significantly contributed to the field of microbiology and pathology.
Etymology
The name Jaroslav is of Slavic origin, derived from the elements 'yar', meaning fierce or strong, and 'slav', meaning glory. Hlava is a common Czech surname, meaning 'head' in English.
Biography
Jaroslav Hlava was born in 1868 in the Czech Republic. He studied medicine at the Charles University in Prague, where he later became a professor. Hlava is known for his research in the field of bacteriology, particularly his work on tuberculosis. He was also a pioneer in the use of photomicrography in medical research.
Related Terms
- Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
- Bacteriology: A branch of microbiology dealing with the identification, study, and cultivation of bacteria and with their applications in medicine, agriculture, industry, and biotechnology.
- Tuberculosis: An infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that most commonly affect the lungs.
- Photomicrography: The practice of taking microscope images of small objects or details.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jaroslav Hlava
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