Denoting the period, especially in relation to surgery, before the adoption of the principles of antisepsis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: prē′an-ti-sep′tik Definitions: 1. Denoting the period, especially in relation to surgery, before the adoption of the principles of antisepsis. Synonyms: preaseptic
(esp. of surgery) noting that period of time before the adoption of the principles of antisepsis (about 1867).