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sir peter brian medawar

 

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Noun sir peter brian medawar has 1 sense
  1. Medawar, Peter Medawar, Sir Peter Brian Medawar - British immunologist (born in Brazil) who studied tissue transplants and discovered that the rejection of grafts was an immune response (1915-1987)
    --1 is a kind of immunologist

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Sir Peter Brian Medawar

Description:

Sir Peter Brian Medawar (1915-1987) was a British biologist, renowned for his research in the field of transplantation and immunology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1960 for his discovery of acquired immunological tolerance. Medawar made significant contributions to the understanding and advancement of immunology, particularly in the study of tissue and organ transplantation.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  1. Sir Peter Brian Medawar's research on transplantation revolutionized the field of medicine.
  2. Scientists like Sir Peter Brian Medawar have paved the way for modern transplant surgeries.
  3. A book about the life and achievements of Sir Peter Brian Medawar would be an inspiring read for any aspiring biologist.

Adjective:

  1. The Medawar lecture, named in honor of Sir Peter Brian Medawar, attracts top scientists from around the world.
  2. Medawar's groundbreaking discoveries in immunology have had a lasting impact on the medical community.
  3. The Medawar Institute, established in memory of Sir Peter Brian Medawar, continues to excel in research and innovation.

Verb:

  1. Many scientists have tried to replicate the experiments conducted by Sir Peter Brian Medawar.
  2. To truly understand immunology, one must study the work of researchers like Medawar.
  3. The medical community greatly appreciates the contributions Medawar made to the field of transplantation.

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