释义 |
an·ti·sep·sis \ˌantəˈsepsə̇s, ˌaan-\ noun (plural an·ti·sep·ses \-pˌsēz\) Etymology: New Latin, from English antiseptic, after such pairs as English septic: New Latin sepsis : the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms : the prevention or treatment of sepsis by antiseptic means — compare asepsis, disinfection, sterilization |