JOSEPH LISTER

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)

Synonyms:

Baron Lister; Joseph Lister; Lister

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

operating surgeon; sawbones; surgeon (a physician who specializes in surgery)

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