Definitions

1. adjective

relating to Andreas Vesalius, a Flemish anatomist, or his work, particularly his 16th-century textbook De humani corporis fabrica, which revolutionized the study of anatomy.

“The new medical textbook was a testament to the enduring legacy of Vesalian anatomy.”

2. noun

a description or representation of the human body based on the discoveries and illustrations made by Andreas Vesalius.

“The artist’s detailed Vesalian was on full display in the museum’s exhibit on the history of anatomy.”