antisepsis

[an-tuh-sep-sis]

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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

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Related Words for antisepsis

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

Examples 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 Surgeon
Alan Nourse
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
Much stress has been laid upon the subject of asepsis and antisepsis.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry
Maximilian Stern

British Dictionary definitions for antisepsis

antisepsis

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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antisepsis in Medicine

antisepsis

[ăn′tĭ-sĕp′sĭs]

Destruction of pathogenic organisms to prevent infection.

antisepsis in Science

antisepsis

[ăn′tĭ-sĕp′sĭs]

The destruction of pathogenic microorganisms in order to prevent infection.