Wolff
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname of German origin: Specifically refers to Caspar Friedrich Wolff, an 18th-century German anatomist, physiologist, and embryologist.
Usage Notes
- Capitalization: Always capitalized as it is a proper noun.
- Context: This word is almost exclusively used in historical, scientific, or biographical contexts to refer to the specific individual, Caspar Friedrich Wolff. It is not a common English word with general usage.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The theory of epigenesis was notably advanced by Wolff. (This refers to Caspar Friedrich Wolff's contributions to embryology.)
- Wolff's law in bone physiology is named after Julius Wolff, not Caspar Friedrich Wolff. (This example distinguishes between two different scientists with the surname Wolff.)
Advanced Usage
- "Wolffian" (adjective): Pertaining to Caspar Friedrich Wolff or his theories.
- The Wolffian duct is named after him. (This is a specific anatomical structure.)
- In compound scientific terms: The name appears in established scientific terminology.
- Wolffian body (an early kidney structure in embryos).
- Wolffian ridge.
Variants and Related Words
- Wolffian (adj): Of or relating to Caspar Friedrich Wolff or the structures he described.
Synonyms
- Caspar Friedrich Wolff: The full name is the direct synonym.
- C.F. Wolff: A common abbreviated form.
Important Note
- Distinction from other "Wolff": It is critical to distinguish this specific historical figure from other notable individuals with the surname Wolff (e.g., the philosopher Christian Wolff or the physician Julius Wolff). Context always clarifies which person is meant. The standalone word "wolff" (uncapitalized) is not a standard English word.
Noun
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German anatomist (1733-1794)
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