Kronecker
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Hugo Kronecker (1839-1914) was a prominent physiologist who served as a professor of physiology at the University of Bern in Switzerland. His research covered various areas of physiology, particularly neuromuscular physiology, circulation, and swallowing, and he introduced several instruments into physiological research.
Encyclopedia article (1928–1936)
Kronecker Hugo (Hugo Kronecker, 1839-1914), known physiologist. Was a professor of physiology at the University of Bern (Switzerland). K.'s works concern the most diverse departments of physiology, especially neuromuscular, circulation, and swallowing. Together with S. Meltzer, K. put forward the view according to which swallowing consists of the strong pushing (Einsprit-zung) of the food bolus into the esophagus under the influence of the contraction of the muscles of the tongue and pharynx. ("Der Schluckmechanismus, seine Erregung u. seine Hemmung", Arch. f. Anat. u. Physiol., 1883, Supplement-band, p. 328; also in Deutsche med. Wochenschr., 1884, № 16-24.) The nerve center that controls the coordination of the ventricles is sometimes named after Kronecker. K. introduced a number of instruments into physiology. Convenience is provided by K.'s induction coil, in which the numbers applied to the scale express not the distance between the primary and secondary coil, but the strength of the current (not in absolute units, but in relative units, so-called Kronecker units).
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“Kronecker.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/kronecker/