Description: (Physiologist)
Jan Evangelista Purkyně, a prominent Czech anatomist and physiologist, coined the term "protoplasma" in 1839 to describe the fluid substance of a cell. He was widely recognized as one of the leading scientists of his era, gaining international fame and being referred to simply as "Purkyně, Europe." His contributions to anatomy and physiology had a lasting impact on the scientific community, establishing him as a pioneering figure in biological research.