antisepsis

• Substantif désignant l'état d'absence de micro-organismes pathogènes sur des objets non vivants ou le processus visant à inhiber leur croissance et leur multiplication.

A noun referring to the state of being free from pathogenic microorganisms on non-living objects, or the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of such microorganisms.

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1. State of being free of pathogensC1formalmedical

   The condition of non-living objects being free from disease-causing microorganisms.

   antisepsie

   • The surgical instruments were kept in a state of antisepsis.
   • Antisepsis of the work surfaces is crucial in a laboratory.
   • Proper antisepsis prevents contamination of medical equipment.

   Synonymesasepsissterility

   Antonymescontaminationinfectionsepsis

2. Process of inhibiting microorganismsC1formalmedical

   The procedure of stopping the growth and reproduction of microbes to prevent infection.

   Antisepsie

   • Antisepsis is achieved by applying chemical disinfectants.
   • The nurse performed antisepsis before cleaning the wound.
   • Modern antisepsis techniques have greatly reduced post-surgical infections.