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Arguments by Oliver Wendel Holmes Sr. advocating for this practice were derided by Charles D. Meigs (-5[1])as being “jejeune and fizzenless dreamings.” The so-called “Lady Macbeth effect” describes an inclination to perform this action as a response to guilt or shame. (15[2]-5[4])An instance of this action that takes place during the Passover Seder is known (15[1])as the urchatz. Ignaz (*) Semmelweis promoted the idea of doctors doing this action with chlorine to prevent patient maternal mortality rates. (-5[1])For 10 points, name this hygienic action which is typically done for at least 20 seconds with soap and (10[1])hot (10[2])water. (10[2])■END■ (10[2])

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