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Part of The Surgery Revolution — GCSE History

This definitions covers Key Terms within The Surgery Revolution for GCSE History. Revise The Surgery Revolution in Medicine Through Time for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 4 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 8 of 12 in this topic. Make sure you can use the exact wording confidently, because definition marks are often lost through vague language.

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Section 8 of 12

Practice

8 questions

Recall

4 flashcards

📖 Key Terms

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Why Did This Happen?Common Misconceptions Setting the Scene The Surgery Revolution

Practice Questions for The Surgery Revolution

Who introduced chloroform as an anaesthetic in 1847?

A. William Morton
B. Joseph Lister
C. James Simpson
D. Karl Landsteiner

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What antiseptic did Joseph Lister use in surgery from 1867?

A. Iodine solution
B. Carbolic acid spray
C. Chlorinated water
D. Ether vapour

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Quick Recall Flashcards

When did Simpson introduce chloroform?

1847

What did Lister use as an antiseptic?

Carbolic acid spray (from 1867)

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Why Did This Happen?

Common Misconceptions