francis peyton rous

Thân thiện

Dr. Francis Peyton Rous examines a sample through a microscope in his laboratory.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Francis Peyton Rous: An American pathologist and Nobel laureate renowned for his groundbreaking discovery that certain viruses can cause tumors in animals. His work laid a crucial foundation for the field of cancer virology.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The research of Francis Peyton Rous demonstrated a viral link to cancer.
  • In 1966, Francis Peyton Rous was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Advanced Usage

• The Rous sarcoma virus (RSV): Named after him, this is the virus he discovered that causes sarcomas in chickens.
  • Studies of the Rous sarcoma virus have been fundamental to understanding oncogenes.

Variants and Related Words

• Rous (surname): Often used alone in scientific literature to refer to him or his discoveries.
  • The Rous discovery revolutionized oncology.
• Rous-associated (adj): A term used in virology, e.g., Rous-associated virus.
• Roussian (adj): Pertaining to the work or discoveries of Francis Peyton Rous (less common).

Synonyms

• Peyton Rous: A common abbreviated form of his name.
• F. Peyton Rous: A standard academic citation format.

Related Phrases and Terms

• Rous sarcoma: The type of cancer induced by the virus he identified.
  • He successfully transmitted Rous sarcoma between chickens.
• Rous Prize: While not a standard phrase, it may refer to awards or lectures named in his honor.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States pathologist who discovered viruses that cause tumors (1879-1970)

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• Rous
• Peyton Rous
• Francis Peyton Rous