WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

eijkman

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun eijkman has 1 sense
  1. Eijkman, Christiaan Eijkman - Dutch physician who discovered that beriberi is caused by a nutritional deficiency (1858-1930)
    --1 is a kind of doctor, doc, physician, MD, Dr., medico

Definitions from the Web

Eijkman

Description

Eijkman refers to both a surname and a place. As a surname, Eijkman has Dutch origins and is derived from the Dutch word 'eik', which means oak tree, and 'man', meaning man. As a place, Eijkman refers to the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology, which is a prominent research institution located in Jakarta, Indonesia. The institute focuses on various aspects of molecular biology and genetics.

Examples

As a Surname:

1. The Eijkman family has a long history in the oak timber industry.

2. Mrs. Eijkman is a renowned artist in her community.

3. John Eijkman is a talented musician with a deep passion for jazz.

As a Place:

1. The Eijkman Institute has made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology.

2. Researchers at the Eijkman Institute are studying the genetic factors behind certain diseases.

3. The Eijkman Institute offers advanced training programs for aspiring molecular biologists.

Related Products

Explore related products on Amazon:

eighty-nine eighty-one eighty-seven eighty-six eighty-three eighty-two eighty eigle eijkman eik eil eileen farrell eimeria eimeriidae eimert ein eincorn

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus