Definitions of Walter Reed
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United States physician who proved that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes (1851-1902)
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synonyms:
Reed
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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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