Robert Koch
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Definition
Proper noun: * Robert Koch: A German physician and pioneering microbiologist. He is renowned for establishing the fundamental principles linking specific microorganisms to specific diseases, known as Koch's postulates. His work led to the isolation and identification of the bacteria that cause anthrax, tuberculosis, and cholera.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Robert Koch is considered one of the founders of modern bacteriology.
- The discovery of the tubercle bacillus by Robert Koch was a major breakthrough in medicine.
- Robert Koch was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1905 for his tuberculosis research.
Advanced Usage
- "Koch's postulates": A set of four criteria developed by Robert Koch to scientifically prove that a specific microorganism causes a specific disease. This became a cornerstone of medical microbiology.
- Scientists applied Koch's postulates to confirm the new virus was the causative agent of the illness.
Variants and Related Words
- Koch (noun): A common shortened reference to Robert Koch, especially in historical or scientific contexts (e.g., "the work of Koch").
- Bacteriologist (noun): A scientist who studies bacteria. Robert Koch was a preeminent bacteriologist.
Synonyms
- Pioneer of bacteriology
- Founder of modern microbiology
Related Phrases
- Koch's phenomenon: A specific immune reaction related to tuberculosis, named after Robert Koch.
- The patient's skin test showed a strong reaction, indicative of the Koch phenomenon.
Noun
- German bacteriologist who isolated the anthrax bacillus and the tubercle bacillus and the cholera bacillus (1843-1910)