No. 8,906 in German
landsteiner
"Landsteiner" is typically a surname and does not have a standalone definition in German.
In a sentence
Landsteiner entdeckte die Blutgruppen A, B, AB und 0.
Landsteiner discovered the blood groups A, B, AB, and 0.
The word 'Landsteiner' is used as a proper noun referring to the scientist who made this discovery.
Die Landsteiner-Theorie wird in der Immunologie häufig diskutiert.
The Landsteiner theory is frequently discussed in immunology.
Here, 'Landsteiner' is part of a compound noun (Landsteiner-Theorie) referring to a theory named after the individual.
Viele Medizinstudenten lernen über Karl Landsteiner und seinen Beitrag zur Wissenschaft.
Many medical students learn about Karl Landsteiner and his contributions to science.
In this sentence, 'Landsteiner' refers to the full name of Karl Landsteiner, connecting the person to his scientific achievements.
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