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Proteus Proteus
Greek sea god.
Associated eponyms:
Proteu's bacillus
A genus of gram-negative rods belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae.
Proteus' syndrome
A congenital syndrome characterised by a variety of abnormalities
Biography:
Proteus is variously described as a prophet or king of the island of Pharos, near the mouth of the Nile, or the island of Karpatos, between Crete and Rhodos. He lived in a cave and could only be made to give his prophecies when caught asleep. When awake he could change his appearance at will and so not be recognised.
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