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Tonegawa

biographical name

To·​ne·​ga·​wa ˌtō-nə-ˈgä-wə How to pronounce Tonegawa (audio)
Susumu 1939–     American (Japanese-born) biologist

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“Tonegawa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tonegawa. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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