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BARON LISTER

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BARON LISTER (noun)
  The noun BARON LISTER has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: BARON LISTER used as a noun is very rare.


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BARON LISTER (noun)


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Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Baron Lister; Joseph Lister; Lister

Instance hypernyms:

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


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