Hideyo Noguchi
Hideyo Noguchi (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) was a prominent Japanese bacteriologist who is best known for his research on yellow fever.
Etymology
The name "Hideyo" is of Japanese origin and means "excellent generation". The surname "Noguchi" is a common Japanese surname and means "field mouth".
Life and Career
Hideyo Noguchi was born on November 9, 1876, in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. He is known for his significant contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the study of bacteriology and pathology. Noguchi's most notable work was his research on yellow fever, a deadly disease that was prevalent during his time. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a severe burn injury that left his hand deformed, Noguchi persevered and made significant strides in his field.
Contributions to Medicine
Noguchi's research on yellow fever led to the development of a serum that could be used to treat the disease. His work was instrumental in understanding the transmission and treatment of yellow fever, which has saved countless lives since his time. Noguchi also made significant contributions to the understanding of syphilis and poliomyelitis, among other diseases.
Legacy
Hideyo Noguchi's legacy continues to be felt in the field of medicine. His contributions to bacteriology and pathology have had a lasting impact, and his dedication to his work serves as an inspiration to many. In Japan, his image is featured on the 1000 yen note, and the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize was established in his honor to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of medical research and services in Africa.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hideyo Noguchi
- Wikipedia's article - Hideyo Noguchi
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski