Etymology

Bonney's blue

Today it means: An antiseptic solution used to sterilise and stain the vagina, cervix and surrounding skin during gynaecological procedures, and therefore reducing postoperative infection. Full definition →

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The story

Named after British gynaecological surgeon Victor Bonney (1872–1953).

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