(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:54:28

Lis"ter*ism (?), n. Med.

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

 

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