Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
salk
noun
/sɔk/
Definition
A surname referring to Jonas Salk, a physician and medical researcher who developed the first successful polio vaccine.
Examples
- Jonas Salk is credited with saving countless lives with his polio vaccine.
- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies was founded in his honor.
- Many children were vaccinated against polio due to Salk’s pioneering work.
Meaning
The name is primarily associated with the contributions made to medicine by Jonas Salk, particularly his breakthrough in combating polio.
Synonyms
- None (as it is a proper noun).
