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Definition of Leeuwenhoek
1. Noun. Dutch pioneer microscopist who was among the first to recognize cells in animals and who gave the first accurate descriptions of microbes and spermatozoa and blood corpuscles (1632-1723).
Exact synonyms: Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, Anton Van Leuwenhoek, Leuwenhoek
Generic synonyms: Microscopist
Generic synonyms: Microscopist
Medical Definition of Leeuwenhoek
1. Anton van, Dutch microscopist, 1632-1723. See: Leeuwenhoek's canals. (05 Mar 2000)