Lawrence Joseph Henderson
Lawrence Joseph Henderson (Template:IPA-en; 1878–1942) was an American physician, biochemist, and physiologist. He is noted for his work in the field of biochemistry and physiology, particularly for the development of the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.
Etymology
The name Lawrence is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum". The surname Henderson is of Scottish origin, meaning "son of Henry".
Life and Career
Lawrence Joseph Henderson was born on June 3, 1878, in Lynn, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard University in 1898 and received his medical degree from the Harvard Medical School in 1902. He served as a professor of biological chemistry at Harvard Medical School from 1908 to 1919, and as a professor of biochemistry from 1919 until his death in 1942.
Henderson is best known for his work on acid-base balance in the human body. He developed the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, which describes the relationship between pH, pCO2, and bicarbonate concentration in the blood. This equation is fundamental to the understanding of acid-base homeostasis.
Related Terms
- Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
- Acid-base homeostasis
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Harvard University
- Harvard Medical School
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lawrence Joseph Henderson
- Wikipedia's article - Lawrence Joseph Henderson
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