Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic refers to the absence of microorganisms.

Any drug that kills organisms in an animal's tissue or prevents the growth of more.

a chemical agent that can be applied to living tissues to destroy germs.

1750, coined from anti- "against" + septic. Figurative use by 1820. As a noun meaning "an antiseptic substance" by 1803.

A chemical that destroys or holds back the growth of bacteria and harmful micro-organisms. It can be used to cleanse skin wounds and treat some internal infections if it is sufficiently non-toxic.

a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms; "doctors in antiseptic [..]

n. Anything that destroys or restrains the growth of putrefactive micro- organisms.

antiseptic (pop)

A chemical agent which can be applied to living tissues to destroy germs.

Any substance that kills or inhibits the growth of disease-causing micro-organism (a micro-organism capable of causing sepsis), but is essentially non-toxic to cells of the body.

compound that kills or inhibits bacterial growth, particularly those agents applied to living tissue.

(n) a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues(adj) thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms(adj) clean and honest(adj) f [..]

An agent that kills bacteria. Alcohol is a common antiseptic. Before injecting insulin, many people use alcohol to clean their skin to avoid infection.

Substances used on wounds to prevent or treat infection; they kill or slow the growth of disease-causing organisms, such as bacteria, on the surface of the body.

[anti-, against + sepsis, putrifaction] (n) an agent that prevents infection by preventing or inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms

agent used to produce asepsis and to remove pus, blood, etc.

Antiseptic, or being antiseptic, means that all the formerly living organisms resident on any material have been destroyed.

Destructive to microorganisms.

Acting against sepsis. An antiseptic agent is one that has been formulated for use on living tissue such as mucous membranes or skin to prevent or inhibit growth or action of organisms. Antiseptics sh [..]

A substance:

A substance that prevents, retards, or destroys microorganisms.

agents that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the outside of the body

a mild disinfectant used on the skin and mucuos membrane to lower the count and inhibit the growth of bacteria.

A substance that prevents the growth of micro-organisms on human skin or mucous membranes (e.g., inside of the nose).

A chemical substance that can destroy or slow down the growth of microorganisms.

An agent that combats and neutralizes pathogentic bacteria, and prevents infection.  

A substance the prevents the growth of bacteria and moulds, specifically on the human body

A substance/property that stops the growth of bacteria.

  A mild disinfectant used on the skin and mucous membranes to lower the count and inhibit the growth of bacteria; an agent capable of producing antisepsis by preventing or prohibiting the growth of causative microorganisms.

A substance/property that stops the growth of bacteria.

<pharmacology, microbiology> A substance that inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms without necessarily killing them. Compare: disinfectant and germicide. (13 Jan 1998)

A chemical agent that prevent the growth of bacteria.

A substance that inhibits or kills microbes.

A chemical agent that prevent the growth of bacteria.