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Alexandre Emile Jean Yersin

Description:

Alexandre Emile Jean Yersin was a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist. He is best known for his significant contributions to the field of medical research, particularly in the study of plague and the discovery of the bacterium responsible for it.

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Noun (Person):

1. Alexandre Emile Jean Yersin was a highly esteemed physician and scientist.
2. Many medical students admire the work of Alexandre Emile Jean Yersin.

Noun (Bacterium):

1. The presence of Alexandre Emile Jean Yersin in a patient's blood confirms the diagnosis of plague.
2. Scientists are continuously studying the characteristics of Alexandre Emile Jean Yersin to combat the spread of the disease.

Adjective:

1. The Alexandre Emile Jean Yersin research institute is dedicated to the study of infectious diseases.
2. Yersin's groundbreaking research on plague bacteria had a significant impact on the medical community.

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