Antiseptic: Do not confuse this word with aseptic. (1) Relating to antisepsis. (2) An agent or substance capable of effecting antisepsis.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Antiseptic: a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues.
Source: WordNet 2.1
Antiseptic: A natural or synthetic agent used for local application on skin, mucosa, or cavities, a Topical Anti-Infective Agent, formulated as a sterile solution or cream, commonly displays therapeutic or prophylactic antibiotic properties against infectious viral, bacterial, or protozoal agents by inhibiting growth and survival. (NCI04)
Source: Diseases Database
Antiseptic (treatment): Topical solution that acts against bacteria.
Antiseptic (treatment): See Antiseptic (treatment information).
Source: Diseases Database
Source - WordNet 2.1
Source - WordNet 2.1
The following list attempts to classify Antiseptic into categories where each line is subset of the next.
Source: WordNet 2.1
Source: Diseases Database
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