Leiv Kreyberg
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Leiv Kreyberg was a Norwegian pathologist
. He was a professor at the University of Oslo
from 1938 to 1964. Among his scientific studies was the development and typology of lung cancer
. During World War II he contributed to the organizing of the Norwegian army's medical service, and he participated in the repatriation of prisoners of war in Northern Norway.
Pathology
Pathology is the precise study and diagnosis of disease. The word pathology is from Ancient Greek , pathos, "feeling, suffering"; and , -logia, "the study of". Pathologization, to pathologize, refers to the process of defining a condition or behavior as pathological, e.g. pathological gambling....
. He was a professor at the University of Oslo
University of Oslo
The University of Oslo , formerly The Royal Frederick University , is the oldest and largest university in Norway, situated in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university was founded in 1811 and was modelled after the recently established University of Berlin...
from 1938 to 1964. Among his scientific studies was the development and typology of lung cancer
Lung cancer
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung in a process called metastasis into nearby tissue and, eventually, into other parts of the body. Most cancers that start in lung, known as primary...
. During World War II he contributed to the organizing of the Norwegian army's medical service, and he participated in the repatriation of prisoners of war in Northern Norway.