<microbiology> Processes, procedures or chemical treatments that kill or inhibit micro organisms in contrast to asepsis where microorganisms are excluded. ... (13 Jan 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(an″tĭ-sep´sis) the prevention of sepsis. any procedure that reduces to a significant degree the microbial flora of skin or mucous membranes. See also antiseptic. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
An`ti·sep'sis noun [ New Latin See Anti- ; Sepsis .] Prevention of sepsis by excluding or destroying microorganisms. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/98
Antisepsis: Prevention of infection by inhibiting or arresting the growth and multiplication of germs (infectious agents). Antisepsis implies scrupulously clean and free of all living microorganisms. From the Greek roots anti- meaning against + sepsis against putrefaction = literally, against putrefaction. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=13672
antisepsis 1. The process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of most microorganisms. 2. With reference to non-living objects; the state of being free of pathogenic organisms. 3. Destruction of disease-causing microorganisms to prevent infection. 4. The reduction or prevention of infection; especially, by the elimination or reduction of ... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1936/