Listerism

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.

Lis′terise, to treat by Listerism.

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

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One more point must be considered before pronouncing Listerism to be superseded.