#839 Joseph Lister – introduced antiseptics into surgery
Joseph Lister was born in Britian in 1827. He became a doctor in 1950 and a surgeon shortly after. During his career he revolutionized the way surgery was performed, saved…
Joseph Lister was born in Britian in 1827. He became a doctor in 1950 and a surgeon shortly after. During his career he revolutionized the way surgery was performed, saved…
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