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

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