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Paget, Sir James (sh) and practically (iou)


Paget, Sir James (sh)




born Jan. 11, 1814, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Eng.
died Dec. 30, 1899, London

British surgeon and physiologist.

In 1834 he discovered the parasite that causes trichinosis. He gave excellent descriptions of breast cancer, Paget disease of breast (an inflammatory cancerous condition around the nipple), and Paget disease of bone (1877). He was one of the first to recommend surgical removal of bone marrow tumours instead of amputation of the limb.


practically (iou)



practically adverb. E17.
[from PRACTICAL + -LY2.]
In a practical manner; as a matter of fact, actually, in reality. E17.
E. H. Hutten Such extremes of temperature are practically difficult to produce. Joan Smith 'Why don't we make a list of things that have to be done?' she suggested practically.
For practical purposes; to all intents and purposes; virtually, almost. M18.
W. S. Maugham Miss Ley pursed her lips till they practically disappeared. E. Waugh Practically no one ever sets out to write such trash.