antisepsis
noun
- the technique of preventing infection, the growth of microorganisms, etc.
- the condition of being antiseptic
- the use of antiseptics
See antisepsis in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ănˌtĭ-sĕpˈsĭs)
noun Destruction of disease-causing microorganisms to prevent infection.
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