antisepsis

Noun

Meaning

the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms

(of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms

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Synonyms

sterility asepsis sterileness fumigation cleaning washing purification sanitation hygiene purge cleansing cleanliness sterilization disinfection prophylaxis

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Antonyms

blight pollution fertility poison corrupt foul

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Hypernyms

sanitariness biological process organic process

Anagrams

inspissate

Examples

And while antisepsis is technically necessary in the practice of medicine, at the heart of the medical vocation antisepsis goes against compassion. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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