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Woese

Definition:

Woese is a surname of German origin. It is also widely recognized as the last name of Carl Woese, an American microbiologist who revolutionized the understanding of the tree of life through his work on molecular phylogenetics.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Proper noun

Senses:

Noun:

1. A surname of German origin.
2. The last name of Carl Woese, an American microbiologist.

Usage:

Sense 1: A surname of German origin.

Many individuals with the surname Woese can be found in Germany and other German-speaking countries.

Sample Sentence: The Woese family has a long-standing tradition in the region.

Sense 2: The last name of Carl Woese, an American microbiologist.

Carl Woese's groundbreaking research in microbiology laid the foundation for the study of evolutionary relationships among organisms.

Sample Sentence: Woese's discovery of archaea as a distinct domain of life revolutionized the field of biology.

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