listerism

noun

lis·​ter·​ism ˈlis-tə-ˌriz-əm How to pronounce listerism (audio)
often capitalized
: the practice of antiseptic surgery

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“Listerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/listerism. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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