In bacteriology, a rejected generic name sometimes cited as a synonym of Listeria. The type species is Listerella hepatolytica. ... Origin: Joseph Lister ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: lis′tĕr-el′ă Definitions: 1. In bacteriology, a rejected generic name sometimes cited as a synonym of Listeria. The type species is Listerella hepatolytica.