wolffian
Definition of wolffian
: discovered or first described by Kaspar Friedrich Wolff
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Origin and Etymology of wolffian
Kaspar Friedrich Wolff †1794 German anatomist and embryologist + English -an
Wolffian
Wolfian
\-ēən\Definition of Wolffian
: of or relating to Christian Wolff or his rationalistic philosophy
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Origin and Etymology of wolffian
Christian von Wolff (Wolf) †1754 German philosopher + English -an
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