peyton rous
Definition
Proper noun: - Peyton Rous: A United States pathologist, notable for his discovery of viruses that can cause tumors. His work, conducted in the early 20th century, was foundational to the field of cancer virology and oncology.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The research of Peyton Rous demonstrated a viral cause for certain cancers in chickens.
- The Peyton Rous sarcoma virus is named after its discoverer.
Advanced Usage
- "Rous sarcoma virus (RSV)": The specific retrovirus discovered by Peyton Rous that causes sarcomas in chickens. This term is frequently used in virology and cancer research.
- The Rous sarcoma virus was the first tumor virus to be described.
Variants and Related Words
- Rous (adj): Pertaining to Peyton Rous or his discoveries.
- The Rous sarcoma model is a classic system for studying oncogenesis.
Synonyms
- Francis Peyton Rous: The full name of the scientist.
Noun
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United States pathologist who discovered viruses that cause tumors (1879-1970)
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