antisepsis
an·ti·sep·sis
noun \ˌan-tə-ˈsep-səs\Definition of ANTISEPSIS
: the inhibiting of the growth and multiplication of microorganisms by antiseptic means
First Known Use of ANTISEPSIS
1875
an·ti·sep·sis
noun \ˌant-ə-ˈsep-səs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural an·ti·sep·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of ANTISEPSIS
: the inhibiting of the growth and multiplication of microorganisms by antiseptic means
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