Ehrlich
Ehrlich
Ehrlich (pronounced: air-lik) is a term of German origin, meaning "honest". In the medical field, it is most commonly associated with Paul Ehrlich, a German physician and scientist who made significant contributions to hematology, immunology, and chemotherapy.
Etymology
The term Ehrlich is derived from the German word "ehrlich", which translates to "honest" in English. It is a common surname in German-speaking countries.
Related Terms
- Ehrlich's reagent: A chemical reagent named after Paul Ehrlich, used for the detection of indoles and urobilinogen in urine.
- Ehrlich's theory: A theory proposed by Paul Ehrlich that explains the immune system's response to antigens.
- Ehrlichia: A genus of rickettsiales bacteria named in honor of Paul Ehrlich, which are transmitted by ticks and cause diseases in mammals.
Pronunciation
The term Ehrlich is pronounced as air-lik.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ehrlich
- Wikipedia's article - Ehrlich
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