Behring (en. Behring)

/beʁɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A surname of German origin.
The Behring family moved to France in the 19th century.
La famille Behring a déménagé en France au XIXe siècle.
A term used in reference to a famous man, such as Emil von Behring.
Emil von Behring won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1901.
Emil von Behring a remporté le prix Nobel de médecine en 1901.

Etymology

Of German origin, derived from 'Behr' which means bear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Behring Sea
A large sea located between Russia and Alaska.
Behring Sea
Behring report
A document that highlights Behring's contributions to medicine.
rapport Behring

Related Words

behringian
Related to Behring or his contributions.
behringien
immunology
The branch of medicine that studies the immune system, strengthened by Behring's work.
immunologie

Slang Meanings

Used to designate an influential person in the medical field.
He is the Behring of our time.
Il est le Behring de notre temps.
Reference to significant medical discoveries.
This treatment is so revolutionary, it's Behring!
Ce traitement est tellement révolutionnaire, c'est du Behring!