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antisepsis

Syllabification: (an·ti·sep·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˈantiˌsepsis/
Definition of antisepsis

noun

  • the practice of using antiseptics to eliminate the microorganisms that cause disease. Compare with asepsis.

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