Baron Adrian


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Noun1.Baron Adrian - English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neuronsBaron Adrian - English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
Edgar Douglas Adrian, Adrian
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Edgar, 1st Baron Adrian (1889-1977), described the Department of Physiology at Cambridge where he worked as smelling of warm oil and half-burnt gas mixed with flog and rat.
Dr Trelawney's Cabinet of historical curiosities: this month's subject: smell

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