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Listerism
[ lis-tuh-riz-uhm ]
noun
- an antiseptic method introduced by Joseph Lister, involving the spraying of the parts under operation with a carbolic acid solution.
Listerism
/ ˈɪəˌɪə /
noun
- surgery the use of or theory of using antiseptic techniques
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Listerism1
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Example Sentences
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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.
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Listerism, lis′tėr-izm, n. an antiseptic method of operating introduced by the English surgeon, Lord Lister, born 1827.—v.t.
From
Lis′terise, to treat by Listerism.
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Few now know the meaning of "to listerize" and of "listerism," words brought into the language as a tribute to him.
One more point must be considered before pronouncing Listerism to be superseded.
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