Zenker,

Friedrich Albert von, German pathologist, 1825-1898.

formol-Zenker fixative - Zenker fixative in which glacial acetic acid has been replaced by formalin.

Zenker degeneration - a form of severe hyaline degeneration or necrosis in skeletal muscle, occurring in severe infections. Synonym(s): waxy degeneration; Zenker necrosis

Zenker diverticulum - common diverticulum of the esophagus, arises between the inferior pharyngeal constrictor and the cricopharyngeus muscle. Synonym(s): pharyngoesophageal diverticulum

Zenker fixative - a rapid fixative.

Zenker necrosis - Synonym(s): Zenker degeneration

Zenker paralysis - paresthesia and paralysis in the area of the external popliteal nerve.

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