Paget

[paj-it]

noun

Sir James,1814–99, English surgeon and pathologist.

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Contemporary Examples of paget

Paget finally had been struck in his right leg by a cannon shot.
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He had joined local firefighters in saving the Paget portrait.
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Paget, like the French, found not one single shred of evidence to support any of them.
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Historical Examples of paget

The first important step was to readmit Paget to the council.
The Reign of Mary Tudor
W. Llewelyn Williams.
These were the views of Gardiner, from whom Renard turned next to Paget.
The Reign of Mary Tudor
W. Llewelyn Williams.
From a modern point of view the wisest policy was that recommended by Paget.
The Reign of Mary Tudor
W. Llewelyn Williams.
Emily and May were reading together a book which Mr Paget had lent them.
The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader
W.H.G. Kingston
Mr Paget, however, felt sure he knew where she could be found.
The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader
W.H.G. Kingston

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Paget

[păj′ĭt]Sir James 1814-1899

British surgeon and pathologist who discovered (1834) the parasitic worm that causes trichinosis, described (1874) Paget's disease of the breast, and identified (1877) osteitis deformans.

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Paget

[păj′ĭt]Sir James 1814-1899

British surgeon and researcher who was a pioneer of modern pathology. He discovered the cause of trichinosis in 1834, reported on diseases of the bones and joints, and described Paget's disease.