antisepsis (ˌæntɪˈsɛpsɪs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Compare asepsis destruction of undesirable microorganisms, such as those that cause disease or putrefaction |
| 2. | the state or condition of being free from such microorganisms |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
antisepsis an·ti·sep·sis (ān'tĭ-sěp'sĭs)
n.
Destruction of pathogenic organisms to prevent infection.
| antisepsis (ān'tĭ-sěp'sĭs) Pronunciation Key
The destruction of pathogenic microorganisms in order to prevent infection. |