antisepsis

[ an-tuh-sep-sis ]

/ ˌæn təˈsɛp sɪs /

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noun

destruction of the microorganisms that produce sepsis or septic disease.

Nearby words

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

Origin of antisepsis

First recorded in 1870–75; anti- + sepsis

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Examples from the Web for antisepsis

Antisepsis, like anæsthesia, was marvellously anticipated by the surgical forefathers of the medieval period.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine|James J. Walsh
Anaesthesia, antisepsis, and the natural methods of cure were all anticipated in the medieval time.
The Popes and Science|James J. Walsh
But don't they have any knowledge of antisepsis or isolation?
Star Surgeon|Alan Nourse
Much stress has been laid upon the subject of asepsis and antisepsis.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern

With removal of the diseased portion and a strict attention to antisepsis healing soon takes place.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks

British Dictionary definitions for antisepsis

antisepsis

/ (ˌæntɪˈsɛpsɪs) /

noun

destruction of undesirable microorganisms, such as those that cause disease or putrefactionCompare asepsis

the state or condition of being free from such microorganisms

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Medicine definitions for antisepsis

antisepsis

[ ăn′tĭ-sĕp′sĭs ]

n.

Destruction of pathogenic organisms to prevent infection.

Science definitions for antisepsis

antisepsis

[ ăn′tĭ-sĕp′sĭs ]

The destruction of pathogenic microorganisms in order to prevent infection.