yersin

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Noun yersin has 1 sense

Yersin, Alexandre Yersin, Alexandre Emile Jean Yersin - French bacteriologist born in Switzerland; was a student of Pasteur; discovered the plague bacillus (1863-1943)
--₁ is a kind of bacteriologist

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Yersin

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1

Yersin is a surname of Swiss origin commonly used to refer to Alexandre Yersin, a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist.

Sample Sentence:

Alexandre Yersin made significant contributions to the field of medical research.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 2

In local dialects, "yersin" can refer to a type of local flower that is known for its vibrant colors.

Sample Sentence:

During spring, the fields are covered in beautiful yersin blossoms.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: 1

As an adjective, "yersin" can be used to describe anything related to Alexandre Yersin or his work.

Sample Sentence:

They organized a conference on yersin medicine to honor Alexandre Yersin's discoveries.