Vogelstein

[ vō′gəl-stēn′ ]

Bert Born 1949

American medical researcher who led the team that identified the specific mutations responsible for cancer of the colon, a discovery that greatly advanced the understanding of the genetic basis of cancer.

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having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.

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Example sentences from the Web for Vogelstein

Vogelstein asked rather vaguely, not taking much interest in the matter, as he read works of fiction only in case of a sea-voyage.
Pandora|Henry James
But the younger Miss Day gave no heed to his menace; she addressed herself only, though with all freedom, to Vogelstein.
Pandora|Henry James
Throughout the hour he spent with her Vogelstein seemed to see how it was she had made herself.
Pandora|Henry James
This was rather illogical, but it indicated a certain amount of curiosity on the part of Count Vogelstein.
Pandora|Henry James

Vogelstein asked, reversing in fancy a position not at all unknown to him.
Pandora|Henry James

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