Marcello Malpighi was a prominent Italian physician and anatomist of the 17th century. Some synonyms that are commonly associated with Malpighi include "father of microscopical anatomy," "pioneer of biological microtechnique," and "founder of histology." He made significant contributions to the field of biology and medicine, including the discovery of capillaries and the identification of the structure of the lungs. He was also the first to describe the structure of red blood cells. Malpighi's research had a significant impact on the field of medicine, paving the way for many future discoveries in the field of anatomy and physiology.