- asepsis: (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
- the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
- Antiseptics (from Greek αντί - anti, '"against" + σηπτικός - septikos, "putrefactive") are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. ...
- The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique
- The application of a liquid antimicrobial chemical to living tissue to prevent growth or destroy potentially infectious organisms.
- A process where chemicals are used on the skin for bacteriostatic and germicidal purposes.
- Condition against infection.