What contribution did Joseph Lister introduce to medical practice?
a. Isolation of infected patients
b. Iodine and alcohol use as disinfectants
c. The autoclave
d. Aseptic technique
ANS: D
Joseph Lister contributed to medical practice through the introduction of the aseptic technique.
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