antisepsis

[ an-tuh-sep-sis ]

noun

1. destruction of the microorganisms that produce sepsis or septic disease.

antisepsis

/ ˌæntɪˈsɛpsɪs /

noun

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

antisepsis

/ ăn′tĭ-sĕp′sĭs /

1. The destruction of pathogenic microorganisms in order to prevent infection.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antisepsis¹

First recorded in 1870–75; anti- + sepsis

Example Sentences

For the fundamental principle of antisepsis is the use of medicines for ridding wounds of similar microscopic organisms.

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With removal of the diseased portion and a strict attention to antisepsis healing soon takes place.

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From that he branched into antisepsis as opposed to asepsis as a practical method in the field.

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Antisepsis, like anæsthesia, was marvellously anticipated by the surgical forefathers of the medieval period.

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Anaesthesia, antisepsis, and the natural methods of cure were all anticipated in the medieval time.

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Related Words

• purification
• sanitation
• sterilization
• washing