Emil Theodor Kocher

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Emil Theodor Kocher (== 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.

Related Terms

  • 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 a Swiss physician and medical researcher who is best known for his work in the field of surgery. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1909 for his work on the thyroid gland.

Etymology

The name "Emil" is of Latin origin and means "rival", while "Theodor" is of Greek origin and means "gift of God". "Kocher" is a common surname in Switzerland, and its etymology is not well known.

Life and Career

Emil Theodor Kocher was born on August 25, 1841, in Bern, Switzerland. He studied medicine at the University of Bern and later worked as a professor of surgery and director of the surgical clinic at the same institution.

Kocher's main area of research was the thyroid gland. He was the first to develop a surgical technique for the treatment of goiter, a condition caused by an enlarged thyroid gland. This technique, known as the Kocher's incision, is still used in modern surgery.

In addition to his work on the thyroid gland, Kocher also made significant contributions to the fields of neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and traumatology. He was a pioneer in the use of aseptic technique in surgery, which greatly reduced the risk of infection and improved patient outcomes.

Legacy

Kocher's work has had a lasting impact on the field of surgery. His research on the thyroid gland has led to improved treatments for thyroid disorders, and his contributions to surgical technique have helped to improve patient safety and outcomes.

In recognition of his contributions to medicine, Kocher was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1909. He is the only Swiss surgeon to have received this honor.

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