Adrian

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A0098950 (ā′drē-ən), Edgar Douglas First Baron Adrian. 1889-1977. British physiologist who shared a 1932 Nobel Prize for advances in the understanding of the nervous system, especially the transmission of electrical impulses from the sense organs.

Adrian

(ˈeɪdrɪən) n (Biography) Edgar Douglas, Baron Adrian. 1889–1977, English physiologist, noted particularly for his research into the function of neurons: shared with Sherrington the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1932

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n. 1. Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist. 2. Hadrian.

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Noun	1.	Adrian - Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus
	2.	Adrian - English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)Baron Adrian, Edgar Douglas Adrian

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Roman emperor: see HadrianHadrian
, A.D. 76–138, Roman emperor (117–138), b. Spain. His name in full was Publius Aelius Hadrianus. An orphan, he became the ward of Trajan. Hadrian distinguished himself as a commander (especially in Dacia) and as an administrator.
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Adrian,

city (1990 pop. 22,097), seat of Lenawee co., SE Mich., on the Raisin River; inc. 1836. It is a manufacturing and trading center for a fertile farm region. Manufactures include machinery, furniture, transportation equipment, plastics, and adhesives. It is the seat of Adrian College and Siena Heights College. Numerous lakes are in the area.

Hadrian

, Adrian Latin name Publius Aelius Hadrianus. 76--138 ad, Roman emperor (117--138); adopted son and successor of Trajan. He travelled throughout the Roman Empire, strengthening its frontiers and encouraging learning and architecture, and in Rome he reorganized the army and codified Roman law

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noun Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan

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noun English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons

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