antisepsis Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌæn.tiˈsɛp.sɪs/
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Antisepsis as a Noun
1
The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.
2
Any antiseptic agent.
3
(hygiene) The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.
Word Forms & Grammar
antisepsis (usually uncountable, plural antisepses)
Origin of Antisepsis
From anti- + sepsis.
Antisepsis: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌæn.tiˈsɛp.sɪs/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of… |
| Plural | antisepses |
Antisepsis Pronunciation
Antisepsis is pronounced /ˌæn.tiˈsɛp.sɪs/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (sɛp).