Yellapragada Subbarow

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Yellapragada Subbarow (== Template:IPA ==

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

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  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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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) was an Indian biochemist who made significant contributions to the field of medical science. His work led to the discovery of several important drugs and treatments, including the first cancer chemotherapy drug.

Etymology

The name "Yellapragada" is of Telugu origin, a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. "Subbarow" is a common surname in South India, often used by the Brahmin community.

Life and Career

Yellapragada Subbarow was born on January 12, 1895, in Bhimavaram, a town in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. He completed his early education in India before moving to the United States for higher studies. Subbarow earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Harvard University.

Subbarow's most significant contribution to medical science was the discovery of the first cancer chemotherapy drug, methotrexate. This drug is still widely used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including breast cancer, lung cancer, and leukemia. Subbarow also played a crucial role in the development of diethylcarbamazine, a drug used to treat filariasis, a parasitic disease caused by roundworms.

Legacy

Subbarow's work has had a profound impact on the field of medical science. His discoveries have saved countless lives and continue to be used in the treatment of various diseases. In recognition of his contributions, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) established the "Yellapragada Subbarow Award" in his honor.

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