Definitions of Joseph Lister
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English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
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synonyms:
Baron Lister, Lister
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example of:
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operating surgeon, sawbones, surgeon
a physician who specializes in surgery
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operating surgeon, sawbones, surgeon
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