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What does the'S' in Alexander S. Wiener's name stand for?

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The "S" in Alexander S. Wiener's name stands for Solomon. Wiener was an American physician and immunologist who is best known for his discovery of the Rh factor, a protein found on red blood cells. His groundbreaking research led to the development of the Rh blood group system, which is crucial in blood transfusions and preventing Rh incompatibility during pregnancy.
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