Charles Lewis Anderson
Charles Lewis Anderson
Charles Lewis Anderson (pronounced: /ˈtʃɑːrlz ˈluːɪs ˈændərsən/) was a prominent medical doctor and researcher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Etymology
The name Charles is of Germanic origin, derived from the word "karl," meaning "free man." Lewis is of English origin, meaning "renowned warrior." Anderson is a patronymic surname of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Andrew."
Biography
Charles Lewis Anderson was born in the mid-19th century. He pursued his medical studies at the prestigious Harvard Medical School, where he specialized in pathology and microbiology. After graduation, he worked as a physician and researcher, contributing significantly to the field of medical science.
Anderson's research focused on various diseases, including tuberculosis and pneumonia. His work led to advancements in the understanding and treatment of these conditions. He also made significant contributions to the development of vaccines and antibiotics.
Related Terms
- Physician: A medical professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
- Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi, and protozoa.
- Tuberculosis: A potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs.
- Pneumonia: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Antibiotics: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charles Lewis Anderson
- Wikipedia's article - Charles Lewis Anderson
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