antisepsis
[an-tuh-sep-sis]
noun
destruction of the microorganisms that produce sepsis or septic disease.
Origin of antisepsis
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sterilization, washing, sanitation, purification, prophylaxis, dusting, ablution, purge, catharsis, purgation, sweeping, scrubbing, scouring, disinfection, antisepsisExamples from the Web for antisepsis
Historical Examples of antisepsis
Yet, after all, here was the germ of the idea of antisepsis.
A History of Science, Volume 2(of 5)Henry Smith Williams
But don't they have any knowledge of antisepsis or isolation?
Star SurgeonAlan Nourse
Antisepsis, like anæsthesia, was marvellously anticipated by the surgical forefathers of the medieval period.
Old-Time Makers of MedicineJames J. Walsh
Anaesthesia, antisepsis, and the natural methods of cure were all anticipated in the medieval time.
The Popes and ScienceJames J. Walsh
Much stress has been laid upon the subject of asepsis and antisepsis.
Surgery, with Special Reference to PodiatryMaximilian Stern
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