Gallo
[ gal-oh ]
/ ˈgæl oʊ /
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noun
Robert (Charles), born 1937, U.S. scientist, specializing in cancer and AIDS research.
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Gallo-
a combining form representing Gallic in the formation of compound words: Gallo-Romance.
Origin of Gallo-
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British Dictionary definitions for Gallo
Gallo-
/ (ˈɡæləʊ) /
combining form
denoting Gaul or FranceGallo-Roman
Word Origin for Gallo-
from Latin Gallus a Gaul
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Medical definitions for Gallo
Gallo
[ găl′ō ]
American virologist who was one of the first to identify the virus that causes AIDS and to develop a test for it.
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