The Quiz: Which product is named after the surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery?
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Listerine
Ever wondered where Listerine got its name? British surgeon and medical scientist Joseph Lister was the founder of antiseptic medicine and a pioneer in preventive medicine. While his method, based on the use of antiseptics, is no longer employed, his principle that bacteria must never gain entry to an operation wound remains the foundation of modern surgery. Inspired by Lister, Dr. Joseph Lawrence created LISTERINE mouthwash, which in 1914 became the first over-the-counter mouthwash sold in the United States.
The correct answer to this quiz is Listerine.