Antiseptikum — meaning in English
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English meaning
- antiseptic noun A substance applied to skin or wounds to stop the growth of germs and prevent infection.
Senses
Antiseptikum is used for these senses in English:
- antiseptic (pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).
antiseptic — full definition
- noun A substance applied to skin or wounds to stop the growth of germs and prevent infection.
- adj Preventing infection by stopping the growth of germs.