Definitions of Evans
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United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
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synonyms:
Herbert McLean Evans
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example of:
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anatomist
an expert in anatomy
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anatomist
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British archaeologist who excavated the palace of Knossos in Crete to find what he called Minoan civilization (1851-1941)
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synonyms:
Arthur Evans, Sir Arthur John Evans
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example of:
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archaeologist, archeologist
an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
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archaeologist, archeologist
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