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Joseph Lister's groundbreaking work on antiseptic surgery revolutionized medicine in the Victorian era. In this lecture, he focuses on one of the key aspects of his research: the coagulation of the blood and its implications for surgery. He discusses the role of oxygen and other agents in coagulation, as well as the potential hazards of sepsis in surgical wounds. This is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the emergence of modern surgery.
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