antisepsis
[ an-tuh-sep-sis ]
/ ˌæn təˈsɛp sɪs /
noun
destruction of the microorganisms that produce sepsis or septic disease.
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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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Medical definitions for antisepsis
antisepsis
[ ăn′tĭ-sĕp′sĭs ]
n.
Destruction of pathogenic organisms to prevent infection.
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Scientific definitions for antisepsis
antisepsis
[ ăn′tĭ-sĕp′sĭs ]
The destruction of pathogenic microorganisms in order to prevent infection.
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