huxley

Noun
  1. English physiologist who, with Alan Hodgkin, discovered the role of potassium and sodium ions in the transmission of the nerve impulse (born in 1917) (synset 111089964)
    is an instance of: physiologist - a biologist specializing in physiology
    same as: andrew fielding huxley, andrew huxley
  2. English writer;
    Grandson of Thomas Huxley who is remembered mainly for his depiction of a scientifically controlled utopia (1894-1963) (synset 111089736)
    is an instance of: author, writer - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
    same as: aldous huxley, aldous leonard huxley
  3. English biologist and a leading exponent of Darwin's theory of evolution (1825-1895) (synset 111089524)
    is an instance of: biologist, life scientist - (biology) a scientist who studies living organisms
    same as: thomas henry huxley, thomas huxley

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