Listerism

American  

[lis-tuh-riz-uhm] / ˈlɪs təˌrɪz əm /

noun

1. an antiseptic method introduced by Joseph Lister, involving the spraying of the parts under operation with a carbolic acid solution.

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Listerism British  

/ ˈlɪstəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. surgery the use of or theory of using antiseptic techniques

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Etymology

Origin of Listerism

First recorded in 1875–80; Lister + -ism

Example Sentences

Listerism, lis′tėr-izm, n. an antiseptic method of operating introduced by the English surgeon, Lord Lister, born 1827.—v.t.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

In surgical cases, even where the precautions of Listerism have been faultlessly observed, febrile movements of considerable intensity, but of no prognostic signification, are of frequent occurrence.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

This is begging the question, for simple cleanliness, "chemical cleanliness," is all that Listerism purports to accomplish.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 14 The New Era; A Supplementary Volume, by Recent Writers, as Set Forth in the Preface and Table of Contents by Lord, John

It certainly has done that, and in no less degree than was afterward accomplished by Listerism.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 14 The New Era; A Supplementary Volume, by Recent Writers, as Set Forth in the Preface and Table of Contents by Lord, John

Another of the great divisions of the healing art, that of midwifery, has been enhanced quite as much as general surgery by the employment of Listerism.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 14 The New Era; A Supplementary Volume, by Recent Writers, as Set Forth in the Preface and Table of Contents by Lord, John