Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath
Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath (== Template:IPA-de ==
Template:IPA-de (IPA) is a template used in MediaWiki to provide a standardized representation of the pronunciation of German words. It is part of a series of IPA templates that serve to accurately depict the sounds of languages in written form.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of "Template:IPA-de" is /ˈtɛmplɪt ˈaɪpiːˈeɪ diː/. The term is an abbreviation, with "IPA" standing for International Phonetic Alphabet and "de" representing the German language (Deutsch in German).
Etymology
The term "Template:IPA-de" is derived from the English words "template", which refers to a pre-designed model or pattern, and "IPA", an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The "-de" suffix is a common ISO 639-1 code for the German language.
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Usage
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath
- Wikipedia's article - Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath
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polski) was a German ophthalmologist known for his pioneering work in the field of ophthalmology. He was born on June 25, 1920, in Elsey, Germany, and died on January 19, 1992.
Etymology
The name Gerhard is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave, hardy). The surname Meyer-Schwickerath is a combination of two German surnames. Meyer is derived from the Middle High German "meiger," meaning "higher, superior," while Schwickerath is a toponymic surname referring to a place in Germany.
Career
Meyer-Schwickerath is best known for developing the method of retinal photocoagulation, a procedure used to treat several eye diseases. He began his work on this technique in the 1950s, using sunlight as the source of light. Later, he switched to using a xenon arc photocoagulator, which made the procedure more precise and safer.
In 1959, Meyer-Schwickerath was appointed as the director of the Eye Clinic at the University of Essen, where he continued his research and practice. His work has significantly contributed to the advancement of ophthalmology, particularly in the treatment of retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy.
Legacy
Meyer-Schwickerath's contributions to ophthalmology have been widely recognized. The German Ophthalmological Society (DOG) awards the Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath Prize in his honor to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field.
Related Terms
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Retinal detachment
- Diabetic retinopathy
- German Ophthalmological Society
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath
- Wikipedia's article - Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski