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Was he also the first surgeon to receive a Nobel Prize in Medicine?

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Yes, Joseph Lister was the first surgeon to receive the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1902. He is best known for his work in antiseptic surgery, which revolutionized the practice of medicine and helped to save millions of lives.
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