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

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Listerism

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 John Lord

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 John Lord

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

One more point must be considered before pronouncing Listerism to be superseded.

From Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies by George Henry Blore

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 John Lord