Walter Reed

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Walter Reed — idiom

1. Walter Reed (1851–1902) was an American army surgeon who led the team that prove

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Definition

Walter Reed (1851–1902) was an American army surgeon who led the team that proved yellow fever is spread by mosquitoes, not by direct contact.

Example

Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. was named after the surgeon.