antisepsis /an·ti·sep·sis/ (an″tĭ-sep´sis)
antisepsis
antisepsis (an´tīsep´sis),
antisepsis
1. the prevention of sepsis by antiseptic means.
2. any procedure that reduces to a significant degree the microbial flora of skin or mucous membranes.
an·ti·sep·sis ( n t -s p ss)n. Destruction of pathogenic organisms to prevent infection. |
antisepsis
[-sep′sis]
Etymology: Gk, anti + sepein, putrefaction
processes, procedures, or chemical treatments that kill or inhibit microorganisms to prevent infection.
antisepsis (an´tīsep´sis),
n the prevention of infection of a body surface, usually skin or oral mucosa, through the application of an antimicrobial agent.
antisepsis
prevention of sepsis by destruction of microorganisms and infective matter. Usually refers to cleansing the skin or mucous membranes of pathogenic organisms, but with resident flora remaining.
antisepsis
Infection control A general term for procedures or chemical treatments intended to kill or inhibit microbial growth
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