antisepsis

[ an-tuh-sep-sis ]
/ ˌæn təˈsɛp sɪs /
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noun

destruction of the microorganisms that produce sepsis or septic disease.

Origin of antisepsis

First recorded in 1870–75; anti- + sepsis

Words nearby antisepsis

antiscorbutic, antisecretory, antiselection, antisense, antisense rna, antisepsis, antiseptic, antiseptic dressing, antiseptically, antisepticize, antiseptics

Words related to antisepsis

sterilization, washing, sanitation, purification, prophylaxis, dusting, ablution, purge, catharsis, purgation, sweeping, scrubbing, scouring, disinfection

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British Dictionary definitions for antisepsis

antisepsis
/ (ˌæntɪˈsɛpsɪs) /

noun

destruction of undesirable microorganisms, such as those that cause disease or putrefaction Compare asepsis
the state or condition of being free from such microorganisms

Medical definitions for antisepsis

antisepsis
[ ăn′tĭ-sĕp′sĭs ]

n.

Destruction of pathogenic organisms to prevent infection.

Scientific definitions for antisepsis

antisepsis
[ ăn′tĭ-sĕp′sĭs ]

The destruction of pathogenic microorganisms in order to prevent infection.