antiseptics

Definition of antisepticsnext
plural of antiseptic

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Noun
  • Lyme disease can be curable, especially if it is treated early with a suitable course of antibiotics lasting two to four weeks.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Treatment for anthrax includes antibiotics and monoclonal antibodies.
    Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Hospitalizations linked to combined use of kratom and other substances, such as illicit drugs or antidepressants, jumped 1,300% over the 10-year period, from 40 admissions to 549.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The sheriff's office said Woods agreed to take a breathalyzer test which showed no alcohol in his system, but refused to take a urine test, which is used to detect drugs or medication.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Those closures affected 20% of global air cargo capacity, raising the risk of delays for higher-value cargo such as medicines, aircraft components and electronics.
    Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Some pharmacies offer take-back programs for prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, and there are also mail-in options using a prepaid envelope.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While medications remain essential for many patients, complementary technologies are expanding the range of options available for managing common conditions such as seasonal allergies.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Conversations around food and body image are louder than ever, from the body positivity movement to the widespread rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy changing how many adults relate to hunger, appetite and weight.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • These systems face rising costs for labor, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
    Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • That's when he was struck by the connection between organic chemistry and the making of complex pharmaceuticals.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.
    Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In September, OpenAI debuted a second-generation Sora model that created even higher-quality videos with audio capabilities and more accurate physics, which led to even more intense blowback and concern from Hollywood.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Researchers have raced to build powerful quantum computers and identified connections to seemingly unrelated topics in fundamental physics.
    Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Antiseptics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptics. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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