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.

Preventing certain infections by destroying or excluding certain organisms that may be known to contribute to them.

The practice of using antiseptic drugs to eliminate harmful micro-organisms.

(n) (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms(n) the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms

The destruction of germs causing Disease.

The destruction of germs causing disease.

The use of chemical or physical methods to prevent infection by destroying or inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms.

<microbiology> Processes, procedures or chemical treatments that kill or inhibit micro organisms in contrast to asepsis where microorganisms are excluded. (13 Jan 1998)