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antisepsis

noun
an·​ti·​sep·​sis | \ ËŒan-tÉ™-ˈsep-sÉ™s How to pronounce antisepsis (audio) \

Definition of antisepsis

: the inhibiting of the growth and multiplication of microorganisms by antiseptic means

Examples of antisepsis in a Sentence

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 In a new biography of Lister, Lindsey Fitzharris argues that the invention of antisepsis marks the true beginning of modern surgery. — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, "The Gruesome, Bloody World of Victorian Surgery," 22 Oct. 2017 Lister went on the road, traveling Europe to push his gospel of antisepsis. — John J. Ross, WSJ, "Review: ‘The Butchering Art’ Resurrects Joseph Lister," 13 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of antisepsis

1875, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for antisepsis

anti- + sepsis, after antiseptic entry 1

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antisepsis

noun
an·​ti·​sep·​sis | \ ËŒant-É™-ˈsep-sÉ™s How to pronounce antisepsis (audio) \
plural antisepses\ -​ËŒsÄ“z How to pronounce antisepses (audio) \

Medical Definition of antisepsis

: the inhibiting of the growth and multiplication of microorganisms by antiseptic means

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