Listerism

[listәrizm]

Definition

(n.) The systematic use of antiseptics in the performance of operations and the treatment of wounds; -- so called from Joseph Lister, an English surgeon.

Typed by Arthur

Definition

n. an antiseptic method of operating introduced by the English surgeon Lord Lister born 1827.—v.t. Lis′terise to treat by Listerism.

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