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)
6% 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 Topical antiseptic (6) Eugene Sheffer Jun 25, 2026
5% STRAIN Bacteria variety (6) Commuter Jun 23, 2026
5% ECOLI Bacteria used in drug development (5) USA Today May 4, 2026
5% JOSEPHLISTER British surgeon who pioneered the use of carbolic acid as an antiseptic (12) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 26, 2017
4% URANUS Planet named after the father of the Titans (6) The Times Concise Jul 14, 2026
4% URGE Surgeon's desire (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jul 12, 2026
4% DOVERSOLE Flatfish named after a port * (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 12, 2026
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