huxley | ||
1. | [ noun ] (writing) English writer; grandson of Thomas Huxley who is remembered mainly for his depiction of a scientifically controlled utopia (1894-1963) | |
Synonyms: | aldous_leonard_huxley aldous_huxley | |
Related terms: | writer | |
2. | [ noun ] (biology,physiology) English physiologist who, with Alan Hodgkin, discovered the role of potassium and sodium ions in the transmission of the nerve impulse (born in 1917) | |
Synonyms: | andrew_huxley andrew_fielding_huxley | |
Related terms: | physiologist | |
3. | [ noun ] (biology) English biologist and a leading exponent of Darwin's theory of evolution (1825-1895) | |
Synonyms: | Thomas_Henry_Huxley Thomas_Huxley | |
Related terms: | biologist | |
Similar spelling: |
Hugley Huguley Hughley |