Roux

Roux definition - medical

Roux (ro͞o), Pierre Paul Émile 1853-1933.

French bacteriologist. His work with the diphtheria bacillus led to the development of antitoxins to neutralize pathogenic toxins.
Roux definition - medical

Roux, Wilhelm 1850-1924.

German anatomist who is noted for his research on embryonic development.

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