Definition

The process of destroying germs and harmful microorganisms to prevent infections.

Example

The hospital follows strict antisepsis protocols to ensure patient safety during surgeries.

Conversation

I read an article about the importance of antisepsis in hospitals.

Oh really? What did it say?

It explained how using proper antisepsis techniques can really reduce infections.

That makes sense. It's amazing how much hygiene matters in healthcare.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antisepsis is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "sepsis" (from Greek "sepsis", meaning decay or putrefaction). The word refers to the process of preventing decay or infection by opposing the growth of pathogens.

Memory Tip

Think of 'against' ('anti-') decay ('sepsis') to remember that antisepsis means preventing infection.

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