listerism

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1. n. The systematic use of antiseptics in the performance of operations and the treatment of wounds; -- so called from Joseph Lister, an English surgeon. Source: opted
2. The systematic use of antiseptics in the performance of operations and the treatment of wounds; -- so called from Joseph Lister, an English surgeon. Source: webster
3. The systematic use of antiseptics in the performance ofoperations and the treatment of wounds; -- so called from JosephLister, an English surgeon. Source: adambom
4. n. The systematic use of antiseptics in the performance of operations and the treatment of wounds; -- so called from Joseph Lister, an English surgeon. Source: ecdict

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