SIR JAMES YOUNG SIMPSON

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Meaning:

Scottish obstetrician and surgeon who pioneered in the use of ether and discovered the anesthetic effects of chloroform (1811-1870)

Synonyms:

Simpson; Sir James Young Simpson

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

doc; doctor; Dr.; MD; medico; physician (a licensed medical practitioner)

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