HyperDic: joseph_lister

English > 1 sense of the expression Joseph Lister:
NOUNperson Joseph Lister, Lister, Baron ListerEnglish surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
English > Joseph Lister: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912).
SynonymsLister, Baron Lister
Instance ofsurgeon, operating surgeon, sawbonesA physician who specializes in surgery / surgery
SpanishJoseph Lister
CatalanJoseph Lister

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