edward calvin kendall

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Noun edward calvin kendall has 1 sense

Kendall, Edward Kendall, Edward Calvin Kendall - United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
--₁ is a kind of biochemist

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Edward Calvin Kendall

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Edward Calvin Kendall was an American biochemist and Nobel laureate who is best known for his extensive research on the hormones of the adrenal gland. He made significant contributions to the understanding of the function and synthesis of cortisone, culminating in the development of synthetic cortisone, which revolutionized the treatment of various inflammatory diseases.

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Edward Calvin Kendall was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1950.
Kendall's groundbreaking work on cortisone opened new avenues for medical treatments.
Many pharmaceutical companies developed products based on Kendall's research.

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