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
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