Luigi (luˈiːdʒi). 1737–98, Italian physiologist: observed that muscles contracted on contact with dissimilar metals. This led to the galvanic cell and the electrical theory of muscle control by nerves
Galvani in American English
(gælˈvɑni)
Luˈigi (lʊˈwidʒi) 1737-98; It. physiologist & physicist