HyperDic: walter_reed

English > 1 sense of the expression Walter Reed:
NOUNperson Walter Reed, ReedUnited States physician who proved that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes (1851-1902)
English > Walter Reed: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States physician who proved that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes (1851-1902).
SynonymReed
Instance ofsurgeon, operating surgeon, sawbonesA physician who specializes in surgery / surgery
SpanishWalter Reed
CatalanWalter Reed

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