Lieberkuhn, Johann N.


Lieberkühn,

(Lieberkuhn), Johann N., German anatomist and physician, 1711-1756. lieberkühn - concave reflector on a microscope; directs a concentrated beam of light on the material being examined.Lieberkühn crypts - Synonym(s): Lieberkühn glandsLieberkühn follicles - Synonym(s): Lieberkühn glandsLieberkühn glands - the tubular glands in the mucous membrane of the small and large intestines. Synonym(s): intestinal glands; Lieberkühn crypts; Lieberkühn follicles