Genus of bacteria named after the British surgeon who introduced the use of antiseptics (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LISTERIA Genus of bacteria named after the British surgeon who introduced the use of antiseptics (8) (8)
8% LISTER Joseph -, British surgeon who introduced the use of antiseptics (6) (6) Mirror Quiz Jun 3, 2025
6% LISTERISM Antiseptic method introduced by pioneer British surgeon. (9)
5% IODINE Element used as antiseptic (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Sep 5, 2025
5% GERM Antiseptic target (4) Universal Aug 29, 2025
5% BUGS Bacteria (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 3, 2025
5% OPERATOR Surgeon who's on the switchboard? (8)
5% JOSEPHLISTER British surgeon who pioneered the use of carbolic acid as an antiseptic (12) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 26, 2017
4% ILEX Holly genus (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 7, 2025
4% ORS Surgeons' workplaces: abbr. (3) The Atlantic Sep 6, 2025
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