loeb

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Proper noun: - Jacques Loeb: A United States physiologist, born in Germany, known for his research on parthenogenesis and experimental biology. He lived from 1859 to 1924.

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical scientific figure. - The experiments conducted by Loeb were groundbreaking for their time. - Loeb's work on artificial parthenogenesis in sea urchins is a classic study in biology.

Advanced Usage
  • Loeb as an eponym: The name can be used attributively to describe concepts, awards, or institutions associated with him.
    • She received the Loeb Fellowship for her research in physiology.
    • The Loebian approach to biology emphasized mechanistic explanations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Loebian (adjective): Pertaining to the work or theories of Jacques Loeb.
    • His Loebian perspective influenced a generation of experimental biologists.
Synonyms
  • Jacques Loeb: The full name is a direct synonym.
  • The biologist Loeb: A descriptive synonym used for clarity.
Notes
  • This term is highly specific to the history of science. It is not a common English word with general usage.
  • It is not to be confused with the similar-sounding word "loaf" or the publishing imprint "Loeb Classical Library," which is a separate entity named after James Loeb.
Noun
  1. United States physiologist (born in Germany) who did research on parthenogenesis (1859-1924)

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "loeb"