Charnley
noun
Sir John. 1911–82, British surgeon noted for his invention of an artificial hip joint and his development of hip-replacement surgery
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She quickly arrived at Charnley Sound, and brought up in the deep bay near its entrance, on the north side.
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Charnley
[chärn′lē]Sir John 1911-1982
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