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Antiseptic
Meaning
Adj
●
Of, or
relating
to
antisepsis
, or the use of antiseptics.
●
In Pharmaceutical effects:
Capable of
preventing
microbial
infection.
●
Very
clean
; aseptic.
●
Free of
unpleasantness
;
prim
,
sanitized
or bowdlerized.
Noun
●
In Pharmaceutical drugs:
Any
substance
that
inhibits
the growth and
reproduction
of
microorganisms
. Generally includes only those that are used on
living
objects
(
as opposed to
disinfectants
) and
aren't
transported
by the
lymphatic system
to
destroy
bacteria
in the body (
as opposed to
antibiotics).
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Origin
antiseptic
English
anti-
English
ἀντί
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
septic
English
septem
Latin
σηπτικός
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
σήπω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
σηπτός
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
σήπειν
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
σήψ
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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Disinfectant
Antibacterial
Antimicrobial
Ointment
Astringent
Antibiotic
Cleanser
Analgesic
Anesthetic
Preservative
Expectorant
Antioxidant
Mouthwash
Insecticide
Repellent
Chlorhexidine
Lotion
Antifungal
Antihistamine
Bacteriostatic
Diuretic
Ointments
Irritant
Antiperspirant
Laxative
Emulsifier
Anticoagulant
Sanitizer
Soap
Emollient
Moisturizer
Exfoliant
Herbal
Emetic
Additive
Tonic
Antispasmodic
Antiviral
Insecticidal
Opioid
Benzalkonium Chloride
Aloe Vera
Essential Oil
Hydrogen Peroxide
Active Ingredient
Aseptic Technique
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