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ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
Dutch pioneer microscopist who was among the first to recognize cells in animals and who gave the first accurate descriptions of microbes and spermatozoa and blood corpuscles (1632-1723)
Synonyms:
Anton van Leeuwenhoek; Anton van Leuwenhoek; Leeuwenhoek; Leuwenhoek
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Instance hypernyms:
microscopist (a scientist who specializes in research with the use of microscopes)