Baron Lister

proper noun

Meaning

A British peerage title granted to Joseph Lister, a pioneering surgeon who transformed medical practice by applying germ theory to surgical procedures.

Examples

The hospital wing was named in honor of Baron Lister, the father of modern antiseptic surgery.
Historians frequently cite Baron Lister as one of the most influential figures in the history of medicine.

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Baron Lister

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˈbærən ˈlɪstər

Definition

A British peerage title granted to Joseph Lister, a pioneering surgeon who transformed medical practice by applying germ theory to surgical procedures.

Examples

The hospital wing was named in honor of Baron Lister, the father of modern antiseptic surgery.
Historians frequently cite Baron Lister as one of the most influential figures in the history of medicine.

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