Dam, (Carl Peter) Henrik

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Dam, (Carl Peter) Henrik — idiom

1. A Danish biochemist (1895–1976) who discovered vitamin K in 1934 and later share

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Definition

A Danish biochemist (1895–1976) who discovered vitamin K in 1934 and later shared the 1943 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for this discovery. His research helped explain how the body produces proteins that make blood clot properly.

Example

Like Henrik Dam, many scientists make important discoveries while studying everyday health problems.

The biology textbook mentioned Henrik Dam's Nobel Prize for uncovering vitamin K.