Goldberger

[ gohld-bur-ger ]

/ ˈgoʊld bɜr gər /

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noun

Joseph, 1874–1929, U.S. physician, born in Austria: discovered the cause of and treatment for pellagra.

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How to use Goldberger in a sentence

“We will continue to work with community groups and will file evictions only when there is no reasonable alternative to doing so,” Goldberger said in an email.
Struggling renters face avalanche of evictions without federal aid|Jonathan O'Connell, Anu Narayanswamy|December 25, 2020|Washington Post
“Being a landlord is like any other business — a service is provided, and payment is expected for that service,” Goldberger said.
Struggling renters face avalanche of evictions without federal aid|Jonathan O'Connell, Anu Narayanswamy|December 25, 2020|Washington Post
Frimet Goldberger wrote in the Jewish Daily Forward about her son undergoing MBP.
Why Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Babies Keep Getting Herpes|Emily Shire|July 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Trump Tower Philadelphia also involves a former cocaine dealer, Raoul Goldberg, aka Goldberger.
Inside Donald Trump's Empire: Why He Won't Run for President|Wayne Barrett|May 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Goldberger laid the handkerchief on the table, at last, and turned back to the body.
The Gloved Hand|Burton E. Stevenson
"I shall be very glad of Dr. Hinman's help," said Goldberger, shaking hands with him.
The Gloved Hand|Burton E. Stevenson
There was something impressive in the words, and Goldberger slowly lowered his arm.
The Gloved Hand|Burton E. Stevenson
At a sign from Goldberger, Simmonds opened a suit-case and placed a bundle on the table.
The Gloved Hand|Burton E. Stevenson
Goldberger joined me and together we followed Hinman into the house and up the stairs.
The Gloved Hand|Burton E. Stevenson

Scientific definitions for Goldberger

Goldberger

[ gōld′bər-gər ]

Joseph 1874-1929

Hungarian-born American physician who investigated the cause and treatment of pellagra. He demonstrated that contrary to common belief, pellagra was not an infectious disease but a nutritional disorder caused by an unbalanced diet and cured by the addition of fresh milk, meat, or yeast.