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listerism

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listerism /lis·ter·ism/ (lis´ter-izm) the principles and practice of antiseptic and aseptic surgery.
listerism [lis´ter-izm]
the principles and practice of antiseptic and aseptic surgery.
listerism
the principles and practice of antiseptic and aseptic surgery.
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