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antiseptic
antiseptican agent that destroys bacteria: She used an antiseptic ointment on the cut.
Not to be confused with:analgesic – a remedy that relieves or allays pain: The doctor prescribed an analgesic for her aching muscles.anesthetic – an agent that produces insensibility: He was still groggy from the anesthetic.an·ti·sep·tic A0349300 (ăn′tĭ-sĕp′tĭk)adj.1. a. Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents.b. Devoid of infectious agents; aseptic.c. Of or associated with the use of antiseptics.2. a. Devoid of enlivening or enriching qualities: "This is ... not at all lighthearted or amiable music. In fact, the tone is unremittingly sober and antiseptic" (Donal Henahan).b. Free of disturbing or unpleasant features; sanitized: an antiseptic version of history.n. A substance that prevents infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents.
an′ti·sep′ti·cal·ly adv.antiseptic (ˌæntɪˈsɛptɪk) adj1. (Medicine) of, relating to, or effecting antisepsis2. (Medicine) entirely free from contamination3. informal lacking spirit or excitement; clinicaln (Medicine) an antiseptic agent or substance ˌantiˈseptically advan•ti•sep•tic (ˌæn təˈsɛp tɪk)
adj. 1. pertaining to or effecting antisepsis. 2. free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms. 3. exceptionally clean or neat. 4. free of contamination or pollution. 5. lacking in warmth, vitality, emotion, or other humanizing qualities; cold. n. 6. an antiseptic agent. [1745–55] an`ti•sep′ti•cal•ly, adv. an`ti•sep′ti•cize` (-təˌsaɪz) v.t. -cized, -ciz•ing. an·ti·sep·tic (ăn′tĭ-sĕp′tĭk) A substance that prevents infection or rot by preventing the growth of microorganisms.antisepticany substance that inhibits infection, as alcohol.See also: RemediesThesaurus| Noun | 1. |  antiseptic - a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissueschloramine, chloramine-T - any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in woundschlorhexidine - a long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgerygramicidin - an antibiotic produced by a soil bacterium; used chiefly as an antiseptic in treating local infections produced by Gram-positive bacteriatriiodomethane, iodoform - a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressingmedicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of diseasemerbromine, Mercurochrome - a mercurial compound applied topically as an antiseptic; Mercurochrome is the trademarkArgyrol, mild silver protein - antiseptic consisting of a compound of protein and silver (trade name Argyrol)fradicin, Neobiotic, neomycin - an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate under the trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgeryMerthiolate, sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate, thimerosal - a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptictincture of iodine, iodine - a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic | | Adj. | 1. |  antiseptic - thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms; "doctors in antiseptic green coats"; "the antiseptic effect of alcohol"; "it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities"clean - free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits; "children with clean shining faces"; "clean white shirts"; "clean dishes"; "a spotlessly clean house"; "cats are clean animals"healthful - conducive to good health of body or mind; "a healthful climate"; "a healthful environment"; "healthful nutrition"; "healthful sleep"; "Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance"germfree - free from germs or pathogenic organisms; sterile; "a germfree environment"infected, septic - containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms; "a septic sore throat"; "a septic environment"; "septic sewage" | | 2. |  antiseptic - clean and honest; "antiseptic financial practices"incorrupt - free of corruption or immorality; "a policeman who was incorrupt and incorruptible" | | 3. |  antiseptic - freeing from error or corruption; "the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism"purifying - freeing from noxious matter; "filtration is a purifying agent" | | 4. | antiseptic - devoid of objectionable language; "lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School"unobjectionable, clean - (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers; "good clean fun"; "a clean joke" |
antisepticadjective1. hygienic, clean, pure, sterile, sanitary, uncontaminated, unpolluted, germ-free, aseptic These herbs have strong antiseptic qualities.
hygienic dirty, infected, contaminated, polluted, impure, septic, unhygienic, insanitarynoun1. disinfectant, purifier, bactericide, germicide She bathed the cut with antiseptic.antisepticadjectiveFree from dirt, stain, or impurities:clean, cleanly, immaculate, spotless, stainless, unsoiled, unsullied.Translationsantiseptic (ӕntiˈseptik) noun, adjective (of) a substance that destroys bacteria (eg in a wound). You ought to put some antiseptic on that cut; an antiseptic cream. 抗菌消毒劑，抗菌消毒的(或殺菌的) 杀菌剂，杀菌消毒的 antiseptic
antiseptic, agent that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the external surfaces of the body. Antiseptics should generally be distinguished from drugs such as antibiotics that destroy microorganisms internally, and from disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on nonliving objects. Germicides include only those antiseptics that kill microorganisms. Some common antiseptics are alcohol, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, and boric acid. There is great variation in the ability of antiseptics to destroy microorganisms and in their effect on living tissue. For example, mercuric chloride is a powerful antiseptic, but it irritates delicate tissue. In contrast, silver nitrate kills fewer germs but can be used on the delicate tissues of the eyes and throat. There is also a great difference in the time required for different antiseptics to work. Iodine, one of the fastest-working antiseptics, kills bacteria within 30 sec. Other antiseptics have slower, more residual action. Since so much variability exists, systems have been devised for measuring the action of an antiseptic against certain standards. The bacteriostatic action of an antiseptic compared to that of phenol (under the same conditions and against the same microorganism) is known as its phenol coefficient. Joseph Lister was the first to employ the antiseptic phenol, or carbolic acid, in surgery, following the discovery by Louis Pasteur that microorganisms are the cause of infections. Modern surgical techniques for avoiding infection are founded on asepsis, the absence of pathogenic organisms. Sterilization is the chief means of achieving asepsis.antiseptic[¦an·tə¦sep·tik] (microbiology) A substance used to destroy or prevent the growth of infectious microorganisms on or in the human or animal body. antiseptic an agent or substance that prevents infection by killing germs
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antiseptic [an″tĭ-sep´tik] 1. pertaining to antisepsis.2. any substance that inhibits growth of microorganisms; this is contrasted to a germicide, which kills them outright. The category antiseptics is also not considered to include antibiotics, which are usually taken internally, although it does include disinfectants. However, most disinfectants are too strong to be applied to body tissue and are generally used to clean inanimate objects such as floors and bathroom fixtures.
Antiseptics are divided into two types: physical and chemical. The most important physical antiseptic is heat, applied by boiling, autoclaving, flaming, or burning. These are among the oldest and most effective methods of disinfecting contaminated objects, water, and food. Chemical antiseptics have many applications: they are used in treating wounds and infections, in sterilizing (such as before an operation), and in general hygiene; they also have applications in the preservation of food and purification of sewage. There are many different antiseptic substances to choose from; their strength and the speed at which they work are factors that influence the choice of which to use for a specific task.urinary antiseptic a drug that is excreted mainly by way of the urine and performs its antiseptic action in the bladder. These drugs may be given before examination of or operation on the urinary tract, and they are sometimes used to treat urinary tract infections.an·ti·sep·tic (an'ti-sep'tik), Do not confuse this word with aseptic.1. Relating to antisepsis. 2. An agent or substance capable of effecting antisepsis. antiseptic (ăn′tĭ-sĕp′tĭk)adj.1. a. Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents.b. Devoid of infectious agents; aseptic.c. Of or associated with the use of antiseptics.2. a. Devoid of enlivening or enriching qualities: "This is ... not at all lighthearted or amiable music. In fact, the tone is unremittingly sober and antiseptic" (Donal Henahan).b. Free of disturbing or unpleasant features; sanitized: an antiseptic version of history.n. A substance that prevents infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents.
an′ti·sep′ti·cal·ly adv.antiseptic Herbal medicine
A herb that is used internally or externally to either prevent the breakdown of tissues by microorganisms or inhibit their growth; herbal antiseptics include barberry (Berberis vulgaris), coneflower (Echinacea augustifolia), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), garlic (Allium sativum), goldenseal (Hydrastris Canadensis), horseradish (Cochlearia armoracia), myrrh (Commiphora myrrha), St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) and white pond lily (Nymphaea odorata).antiseptic adjective Referring to an agent or effect that counters microbial growth noun Medtalk A substance that arrests or prevents the growth of microorganisms by inhibiting their activity without necessarily destroying them. Cf Aseptic, Disinfectant, Germicide. an·ti·sep·tic (an'ti-sep'tik) 1. Relating to antisepsis. 2. An agent or substance capable of effecting antisepsis. antiseptic 1. Pertaining to, or able to produce, ANTISEPSIS. 2. Any substance capable of killing infective micro-organisms. antiseptic literally, a substance that counteracts purification (Greek septos, meaning putrid); more normally, a substance that prevents infection in a wound. Antisepsis is carried out by DISINFECTION or STERILIZATION using non-toxic, non-injurious substances, and has the effect of killing or inactivating microorganisms which cause infection. An antiseptic is used on living things, such as body tissues. This compares with a disinfectant, which is used on non-living things.AntisepticChemicals applied to the skin to destroy bacteria and prevent infection.Mentioned in: Aromatherapy, IUD, Wound Flushingantiseptic An agent that kills or prevents the growth of bacteria. This term is generally restricted to agents that are sufficiently non-toxic for superficial application to living tissues. These include the preservatives for eye drops and contact lens solutions. Examples of antiseptics are alcohol, benzalkonium chloride, cetrimide, chlorbutanol, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, thimerosal (or thiomersalate). Other agents that are too toxic to be applied to living tissues are called disinfectants and are used to sterilize instruments and apparatus. See disinfection; ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid; neutralization; sterilization.an·ti·sep·tic (an'ti-sep'tik) Do not confuse this word with aseptic.1. Relating to antisepsis. 2. An agent or substance capable of effecting antisepsis. LegalSeeAlcoholantiseptic
Related to antiseptic: antiseptic drugsSynonyms for antisepticadj hygienicSynonyms- hygienic
- clean
- pure
- sterile
- sanitary
- uncontaminated
- unpolluted
- germ-free
- aseptic
Antonyms- dirty
- infected
- contaminated
- polluted
- impure
- septic
- unhygienic
- insanitary
noun disinfectantSynonyms- disinfectant
- purifier
- bactericide
- germicide
Synonyms for antisepticadj free from dirt, stain, or impuritiesSynonyms- clean
- cleanly
- immaculate
- spotless
- stainless
- unsoiled
- unsullied
Antonyms for antisepticnoun a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissuesRelated Words- chloramine
- chloramine-T
- chlorhexidine
- gramicidin
- triiodomethane
- iodoform
- medicament
- medication
- medicinal drug
- medicine
- merbromine
- Mercurochrome
- Argyrol
- mild silver protein
- fradicin
- Neobiotic
- neomycin
- Merthiolate
- sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate
- thimerosal
- tincture of iodine
- iodine
adj thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organismsRelated WordsAntonymsadj clean and honestRelated Wordsadj freeing from error or corruptionRelated Wordsadj devoid of objectionable languageRelated Words |