'Listerism' definitions:

Definition of 'Listerism'

From: GCIDE
  • Listerism \Lis"ter*ism\ (l[i^]s"t[~e]r*[i^]z'm), 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. [1913 Webster]