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Purkinjean

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Pur·​kin·​je·​an | \ (¦)pər¦kinjēən, ¦pu̇rkə̇n¦yāən \

Definition of Purkinjean

: relating to, discovered by, or named after the Czech physiologist J. E. Purkinje (1787–1869)

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History and Etymology for Purkinjean

J. E. Purkinje + English -an

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“Purkinjean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Purkinjean. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.

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