Thomas Willis (1621-75) English physician. First in modern times to notice sweetish taste of diabetic urine in diabetes mellitus. Studied brain and nervous system. One of founders of the Royal Society. Hand-coloured engraving by George Vertue published 1742.


Thomas Willis (1621-75) English physician. First in modern times to notice sweetish taste of diabetic urine in diabetes mellitus. Studied brain and nervous system. One of founders of the Royal Society. Hand-coloured engraving by George Vertue published 1742.


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