HyperDic: sanger

English > 2 senses of the word Sanger:
NOUNperson Sanger, Frederick Sanger, Fred SangerEnglish biochemist who determined the sequence of amino acids in insulin and who invented a technique to determine the genetic sequence of an organism (born in 1918)
person Sanger, Margaret Sanger, Margaret Higgins SangerUnited States nurse who campaigned for birth control and planned parenthood
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English > Sanger: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish biochemist who determined the sequence of amino acids in insulin and who invented a technique to determine the genetic sequence of an organism (born in 1918).
SynonymsFrederick Sanger, Fred Sanger
Instance ofbiochemistsomeone with special training in biochemistry
SpanishFrederick Sanger
CatalanFrederick Sanger, Fred Sanger
English > Sanger: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States nurse who campaigned for birth control and planned parenthood; she challenged Gregory Pincus to develop a birth control pill (1883-1966).
SynonymsMargaret Sanger, Margaret Higgins Sanger
Instance ofnurseOne skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
SpanishMargaret Sanger
CatalanMargaret Sanger

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