a chemical agent that prevent the growth of bacteria
A substance that destroys micro-organisms that might cause disease. Antisepsis does not produce a sterile environment but merely reduces the chance of infection.
Chemical applied to tissue to prevent infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of pathogens.
A chemical agent that prevents or inhibits the growth of microorganism microbes, particularly on the skin.
an agent applied on the skin or other body tissue that kills or inhibits microorganisms.
a substance that kills bacteria and inhibits their growth.
Substances that can be applied to the skin to prevent the growth of bacteria: goldenseal, calendula, chaparral, myrrh and the oils of thyme, garlic, pine, juniper berries and sage.
Substance that prevents or inhibits the growth of microorganisms. Antiseptics are usually applied to the skin.
A chemical that inhibits the growth of microorganisms without killing
A substance that inhibits the growth of germs.
Prevents or retards the growth of germs.
Inhibits microbiotic growth.
Destroys bacteria; usually applied externally
A substance that will prevent or retard growth of microorganisms.
cleansing, prevents microbe development
used to kill germs, microbes, etc. Also prevents sepsis.
Preventing putrefaction or infection
Prevents the growth of microbes on the skin (e.g., calendula, propolis).
an agent which destroys or prevents the growth of bacteria.
a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
made free from live bacteria or other microorganisms; "sterilized instruments"
a chemical agent that either kills pathogenic microorganisms or inhibits their growth as long as the agent and microbe remain in contact
a chemical that prevents the growth of germs
a chemical which kills or halts the growth of micro- organisms
a medicine that keeps a wound pure and prevents it from mortifying
an agent that kills or inhibits growth of microbes but is safe to use on human tissue
a substance that inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms
a substance that kills or prevents the growth and reproduction of
a substance that kills or prevents the growth of bacteria on the external surfaces of the body
a substance that prevents or arrests the growth or action of microorganisms either by inhibiting their activity or by destroying them
a substance that prevents the growth and reproduction of various microorganisms on the external surfaces of the body
a substance which counteracts blood or tissue poisoning caused by bacteria ( sepsis )
a substance which inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms
prevents decay and putrification, can also kill germs
an agent which prevents or slows down growth of disease-producing organisms. Free from contamination.
any substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria, in contrast to a germicide, which kills bacteria outright. The term antiseptic does not include antibiotics, but it does include disinfectants. Includes physical antiseptics, chemical antiseptics, halogens, alcohol, and surfactants.
a germicide that is used on skin or living tissue for the purpose of inhibiting or destroying microorganisms. Examples include alcohols, chlorhexidine, chlorine, hexachlorophene, iodine, chloroxylenol (PCMX), quaternary ammonium compounds, and triclosan.
a substance that kills or reduces microbes present on the body.
Prevents decay or putrefaction
substances that have constricting or binding effect ( herbs used to prevent or counteract the growth of disease germs).
kills pathogenic microorganisms, especially on the skin Rosemary, Birch leaf
substance that kills germs and bacteria to prevent infection. Ibuprofen: *Advil(tm) ingredient. Relieves pain, reduces fever, and relieves inflammation. Less irritating to stomach than aspirin.
Sterilized, or clean of any microorganisms.
a substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms. Note that this does not necessarily kill the organism, but rather changes the environment into one that is difficult for the organism to flourish.
This is a substance which slows the growth of microorganisms of living tissue.
a substance that stops the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
Herbs that can prevent, resist and counteract putrification. Bilberry fruit, Black Walnut, Chamomile, Cloves, Echinacea, Hops, Red Clover, Sheep Sorrel, Uva Ursi, Wild Indigo, Yarrow.
cleans, counters germs and other microorganisms.
prevents or inhibits sepsis (a poisoned state caused by absorption of pathogenic microorganisms into the bloodstream)
Destroys or inhibits bacteria.
A chemical agent that is applied topically to inhibit the growth of micro-organisms.
Chemical that stops growth and reproduction of bacteria and viruses, but doesn’t necessarily destroy them as a disinfectant would.
Controls infection and helps to prevent tissue degeneration.
An agent that kills bacteria or prevents or slows growth of germs.
A substance that prevents, retards, or destroys microorganisms.
Inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi. All essential oils show some degree of antiseptic action.
Cleansing agent. Inhibits the growth of bacteria.
an agent that can be applied to living tissues to destroy germs.
destroys and prevents the growth of microbes
A medicine that prevents putrefaction.
Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic refers to the absence of microorganisms.
A chemical used to kill or prevent the growth of infectious microorganisms on skin, mucous membranes or other living tissues.
sepsis, putrifaction] - an agent that inhibits or destroys pathogenic bacteria
a substance used on surfaces which kills microbes.
The name given to a chemical that stops the growth of bacteria in cuts and other minor wound infections. An antiseptic can be found in cream, liquid or spray form.
n. Anything that destroys or restrains the growth of putrefactive microorganisms.
counteracts the growth of disease-causing micro-organisms
Destroys or inhibits the multiplication and growth of micro-organisms.
An agent that can inhibit the growth of disease-causing micro-organisms.
Inhibits the growth of and kills bacteria.
A chemical agent that inhibits or prevents the growth of microorganism microbes, particularly on the skin.
Inhibiting growth of microorganisms, or a material which inhibits such growth.
An agent that kills bacteria. Alcohol is a common antiseptic used to clean the skin before injecting insulin in order to avoid infection.
Reduces and prevents the growth of microorganisms.
substances which kill or inhibit the growth of germs.
An agent that kills bacteria. Alcohol is a common antiseptic. Before injecting insulin, many people use alcohol to clean their skin to avoid infection.
a substance used to clean surfaces (such as the skin) to prevent the growth of bacteria
1. Preventing decay or putrefaction; 2. A substance which will inhibit the growth and development of microorganisms.
Destroys or inhibits microorganisms that cause infection.
Destroys or inhibits the growth of micro-organisms that are capable of causing disease
Any substance that kills infectious agents. Antiseptics are too strong to be swallowed or injected into the body.
Prevents and destroys microbe development.
a disinfectant used to kill germs
A chemical agent that prevents the growth of bacteria.
a chemical agent which can be applied to living tissues to destroy germs.
Affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to prevent, inhibit the growth of, or kill microorganisms that cause poisonous products in the bloodstream
Generally refers to substances that kill or inhibit growth of pathogenic microbes - relieving bacterial infections.
Preventing sepsis, decay, putrefaction; also, an agent that kills germs, microbes.
anti, against + sepsis, decay
Inhibiting growth of infectious organisms.
Antiseptic is a substance that reduces the growth and development of germs.
Antiseptics (Greek αντι, against, and σηπτικος, putrefactive) are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. They should generally be distinguished from antibiotics that destroy microorganisms within the body, and from disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects. Some antiseptics are true germicides, capable of destroying microbes (bacteriocidal), whilst others are bacteriostatic and only prevent or inhibit their growth.
