Otto Meyerhof

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A person's name: Otto Meyerhof was a biochemist. He was born in Germany but later became a United States citizen. He is famous for his scientific research on how muscles create and use energy.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Otto Meyerhof in 1922.
    • Our textbook discusses the contributions of Otto Meyerhof to the understanding of muscle metabolism.
Advanced Usage
  • Used in historical or scientific context: The name is primarily used when discussing the history of biochemistry or physiology.
    • The experiments of Otto Meyerhof laid the groundwork for modern sports science.
Variants and Related Words
  • Meyerhof (noun): A common shortened reference to the scientist in academic contexts.
    • The Meyerhof cycle is another name for the glycolytic pathway he helped elucidate.
Synonyms
  • Biochemist: A scientist specializing in the chemical processes of living organisms.
  • Physiologist: A scientist who studies how living organisms function.
Related Phrases
  • Meyerhof pathway: A term sometimes used to refer to the series of chemical reactions (glycolysis) he studied.
    • Energy production in the cell often begins with the Meyerhof pathway.
Noun
  1. United States biochemist (born in Germany) who studied the metabolism of muscles (1884-1951)

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