ANTISEPSIS

antisepsis, asepsis

(noun) the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms

asepsis, antisepsis, sterility, sterileness

(noun) (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

antisepsis (usually uncountable, plural antisepses)

(hygiene) The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.

(archaic) Any antiseptic agent.

Anagrams

• inspissate

Source: Wiktionary

An`ti*sep"sis, n. [NL. See Anti-; Sepsis.]

Definition: Prevention of sepsis by excluding or destroying microorganisms.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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