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Louis Pasteur

Pas·teur

 (păs-tûr′, pä-stœr′), Louis 1822-1895.
French chemist and microbiologist who was an influential proponent of the germ theory. He developed the process of pasteurization and vaccines for fowl cholera, anthrax, and rabies.
Pas·teur′i·an adj.

Pasteur

(French pastœr)
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(Biography) Louis (lwi). 1822–95, French chemist and bacteriologist. His discovery that the fermentation of milk and alcohol was caused by microorganisms resulted in the process of pasteurization. He also devised methods of immunization against anthrax and rabies and pioneered stereochemistry

Pas•teur

(pæˈstɜr)

n.
Louis, 1822–95, French chemist and bacteriologist.
Pas•teur′i•an, adj.
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Noun1.Pasteur - French chemist and biologist whose discovery that fermentation is caused by microorganisms resulted in the process of pasteurization (1822-1895)Pasteur - French chemist and biologist whose discovery that fermentation is caused by microorganisms resulted in the process of pasteurization (1822-1895)
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LOTTE Samkang buys Pasteur Milk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a voluntary recall of certain lots of the Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 pediatric vaccine in prefilled syringes shipped in November 2009.
Pediatric H1N1 vaccine lots being recalled voluntarily
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Sanofi Pasteur to develop flu vaccines
The Institut Pasteur (Paris, France) and Merieux Alliance have signed a letter of intent for a long-term research partnership.
The Institut Pasteur and Merieux Alliance take first step towards a long-term research partnership in the field of infectious diseases
A TELEGRAM from Paris on Saturday says Mr Pasteur, the famous bacteriologist, died at half past five this afternoon at his residence at Garches, near Paris.
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Sanofi pasteur ships influenza vaccine for the 2007-2008 season
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