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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.

Synonyms

  • Lister
  • Baron Lister
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