Definition of ANTISEPSIS

antisepsis

Meanings

Plural: antisepses

Noun

  • (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
  • the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
  • The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.
  • Any antiseptic agent.

Origin / Etymology

From anti- + sepsis.

Scrabble Score: 12

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Words With Friends Score: 14

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