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antiseptic


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noun

Definition of ANTISEPTIC

: a substance that inhibits the growth or action of microorganisms especially in or on living tissue; also : germicide
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Examples of ANTISEPTIC

  1. Clean the affected area with an antiseptic.
  2. He applied antiseptic to the wound.

First Known Use of ANTISEPTIC

1751

Other Pharmacology Terms

anodyne, cathartic, emetic, emollient, liniment, paregoric, poultice, purgative, soporific, spectrum

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