Joseph Lister (Noun)
Meaning
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Joseph Lister revolutionized the field of surgery by introducing the use of antiseptics in the operating room.
- Lister's work in the development of antiseptic surgery led to a significant reduction in post-operative infections and mortality rates.
- As a pioneering English surgeon, Joseph Lister was instrumental in establishing antiseptic practices in hospitals throughout the UK.
- Lister's introduction of carbolic acid as an antiseptic agent marked a major breakthrough in the prevention of surgical infections.
- Joseph Lister's groundbreaking work in antiseptic surgery earned him a knighthood and international recognition in the medical community.