Listerism

Listerism [lis-tuh-riz-uh m] ExamplesWord Origin noun

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

Origin of Listerism First recorded in 1875–80; Lister + -ism Examples from the Web for listerism Historical Examples of listerism

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

Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIV

John Lord

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

Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIV

John Lord

British Dictionary definitions for listerism Listerism noun

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