Joseph Lister

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