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- [an-tuh-sep-sis]
- /ˌæn təˈsɛp sɪs/
- /æntɪˈsepsɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tuh-sep-sis]
- /ˌæn təˈsɛp sɪs/
Definitions of antisepsis word
- noun antisepsis destruction of undesirable microorganisms, such as those that cause disease or putrefaction 3
- noun antisepsis the state or condition of being free from such microorganisms 3
- noun antisepsis the technique of preventing infection, the growth of microorganisms, etc. 3
- noun antisepsis the condition of being antiseptic 3
- noun antisepsis the use of antiseptics 3
- noun antisepsis destruction of the microorganisms that produce sepsis or septic disease. 1
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Origin of antisepsis
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; anti- + sepsis
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Parts of speech for Antisepsis
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antisepsis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
antisepsis usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antisepsis
noun antisepsis
- sterilization — the act of sterilizing.
- washing — the act or process of washing with water or other liquid: to give the car a wash.
- sanitation — the development and application of sanitary measures for the sake of cleanliness, protecting health, etc.
- purification — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
- prophylaxis — Medicine/Medical. the preventing of disease. the prevention of a specific disease, as by studying the biological behavior, transmission, etc., of its causative agent and applying a series of measures against it.
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