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What does surgery, as a discipline, combine?
What does surgery, as a discipline, combine?
Which code had provisions for surgical malpractice in ancient times?
Which code had provisions for surgical malpractice in ancient times?
Who was a Greek physician known for performing animal dissections and stressing the importance of human dissections?
Who was a Greek physician known for performing animal dissections and stressing the importance of human dissections?
What did Galen of Pergamum study in detail?
What did Galen of Pergamum study in detail?
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What form of retribution did the Code of Hammurabi prescribe for surgeons if the patient died after a surgical procedure?
What form of retribution did the Code of Hammurabi prescribe for surgeons if the patient died after a surgical procedure?
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What historical rule required successful procedures on 3 infidels before being pronounced competent to practice surgery?
What historical rule required successful procedures on 3 infidels before being pronounced competent to practice surgery?
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What did Lord Berkeley George Moynihan believe was found in the veins?
What did Lord Berkeley George Moynihan believe was found in the veins?
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What term is used to describe the entire span of surgery, including before and after the actual operation?
What term is used to describe the entire span of surgery, including before and after the actual operation?
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What is the role of an OR nurse?
What is the role of an OR nurse?
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What is the process of destroying all pathogenic microorganisms except spore-bearing ones?
What is the process of destroying all pathogenic microorganisms except spore-bearing ones?
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According to Lord Berkeley George Moynihan, what was found in animals?
According to Lord Berkeley George Moynihan, what was found in animals?
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What is the term for substances that combat sepsis and cause bacteriostasis?
What is the term for substances that combat sepsis and cause bacteriostasis?
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Who was the first professor of clinical surgery within the University of Leeds?
Who was the first professor of clinical surgery within the University of Leeds?
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What is the term used for the process of open tissue or structure by sharp rendering to restore or maintain health?
What is the term used for the process of open tissue or structure by sharp rendering to restore or maintain health?
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What did Lord Berkeley George Moynihan believe was found in animals?
What did Lord Berkeley George Moynihan believe was found in animals?
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What is the term used for the therapeutic process involving surgical intervention?
What is the term used for the therapeutic process involving surgical intervention?
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