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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).

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Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.

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(pharmaceutical effect) Capable of preventing microbial infection.

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Very clean; aseptic.

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Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized.

The antiseptic pine-laced air from the hallway made her nose wrinkle.

Thus if a little diphtheritic sputum were coughed into a person's eye, or some blood containing anthrax bacilli were to touch a raw spot upon the hand, the removal of microbes in either case by washing with simple water might be regarded as a means of passive defence, whilst washing them away with an antiseptic lotion might be regarded as active defence, because the antiseptic would tend not only to remove but to destroy the microbes.

Its principal action is as an antiseptic and disinfectant.

This releases chloric acid, which, being an extremely powerful antiseptic, kills the bacteria to which the ulcers are due.

No case' of so-called " spontaneous generation " has withstood rigid investigation; but the discussion contributed to more exact ideas as to the ubiquity, minuteness, and high powers of resistance to physical agents of the spores of Schizomycetes, and led to more exact ideas of antiseptic treatments.

Salicylic acid and salicin (q.v.) share the properties common to the group of aromatic acids, which, as a group, are antiseptic without being toxic to man - a property practically unique; are unstable in the body; are antipyretic and analgesic; and diminish the excretion of urea by the kidneys.

In order to prevent decomposition of any proteid impurity which may remain incorporated with the rubber, the freshly coagulated rubber is sometimes cured in the smoke of burning wood or a small quantity of an antiseptic such as creosote is added during coagulation.

Pyrogallol has antiseptic properties and is employed medicinally in the treatment of psoriasis.

Thus in the eye and ear, lotions containing an antiseptic, a sedative and an astringent are very generally used.

The ortho-acid, in the form of its aqueous solution, is sometimes used as an antiseptic, under the name of aseptol.

It acts as a weak antiseptic. It is used for enriching coal gas, as a vermin killer, in the manufacture of certain azo dyes, and in the preparation of phthalic acid (q.v.).

It is a more powerful antiseptic than carbolic acid, but its insolubility prevents its being used for the same purposes.

Externally chloroforrr ‘ is an antiseptic, a local anaesthetic if allowed to evaporate, and a rubefacient, causing the vessels of the skin to dilate, if rubbed in.

It is, however, a useful superficial caustic and antiseptic. All copper compounds are poisonous, but not so harmful as the copper arsenical pigments.

The perchloride of mercury is another very powerful antiseptic used in solutions of strength I in 2000, I in 1000 and 1 in 500.

It is used as an antiseptic and oxidizing agent.

For antiseptic purposes it has been prepared as "bromum solidificatum," which consists of kieselguhr or similar substance impregnated with about 75% of its weight of bromine.

Against the bacteria quinine is not at all an exceptionally powerful antiseptic, though more powerful than carbolic acid.

The acid itself is a powerful antiseptic. When administered internally, it causes the appearance of hippuric acid in the urine.

It owes its value to the decomposition described above, by means of which a powerful antiseptic action is safely and continuously exerted.

This or the biniodide of mercury is the last antiseptic applied to the surgeon's and assistants' hands before an operation begins.

It is also an antiseptic and, in small quantities, a feeble anaesthetic. It is absorbed by the unbroken skin.

But every antiseptic, however good is more or less toxic and irritating to a wounded surface.

But by the addition of some antiseptic to the ointment its defensive action would be converted from passive to active, and its power to prevent infection would become greater; and if inflammation had already set up in the skin, the addition of opium, belladonna, or cocaine would lessen local pain; and an astringent, either metallic or organic, would restrain inflammation and accelerate repair.

Applied externally strychnine is a powerful antiseptic, but its poisonous nature prevents it from being used for this purpose.

Nickel salts are antiseptic; they arrest fermentation and stop the growth of plants.

A small percentage of cubebs is also commonly included in lozenges designed for use in bronchitis, in which the antiseptic and expectoral properties of the drug are useful.

In March 1626 he came to London, and when driving one day near Highgate, was taken with a desire to discover whether snow would act as an antiseptic. He stopped his carriage, got out at a cottage, purchased a fowl, and with his own hands assisted to stuff it with snow.

Thus carbolic acid or carbolized ammonia are sniffed into the nose to destroy the microbes there, or the nose is washed out by an antiseptic solution as a nasal douche; bismuth or morphine are insufflated, or zinc ointment is applied, to cover the mucous membrane, and protect it from further irritation; and various antiseptic gargles, paints and powders applied to the pharynx in order to prevent the microbic inflammation from extending to the pharynx and down the trachea and bronchi, for many a severe bronchitis begins first by sneezing and nasal irritation.

But the most important therapeutic application of this drug is in gonorrhoea, where its antiseptic action is of much value.

It is used as an antiseptic.

As an antiseptic salicylic acid is somewhat less powerful than carbolic acid, but its insolubility renders it unsuitable for general use.

Experimental pathology has benefited by the use of antiseptic surgery in operations upon animals, and by the adoption of exact methods of recording.

It is naturally an antiseptic.

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In medicine iodine is frequently applied externally as a counterirritant, having powerful antiseptic properties.

Borax taken internally is of some value in irritability of the bladder, but as a urinary antiseptic it is now surpassed by several recently introduced drugs, such as urotropine.

Also good for skincare as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic properties.

HiBiSCRUB can be used as an antiseptic handwash on the ward and for pre-operative surgical hand disinfection and pre and post-operative skin antisepsis.

It also has an effect as a urinary antiseptic in cases of cystitis.

Being a mild antiseptic it helps prevents the growth of harmful micro-organisms.

It is a great natural antiseptic leaving a fresh feel to your skin.

No wonder its known as nature's strongest antiseptic.

Bathing with a ' natural ' and very mildly antiseptic coat care lotion can also keep down your dogs ' chance of flea infestations.

Lemon oil is also highly antiseptic, making it ideal for gargling or applying to minor cuts, scrapes or insect bites.

Another naturally occurring antiseptic is tea tree oil (Melaleuca spp.), which can be mixed with water for cleaning wounds.

Irrigation-Cleansing a wound with large amounts of water and/or an antiseptic solution.

Tea tree oil also has antiseptic properties and may be useful in warding off infection when poison plant rash blisters break.

This affected area should then be cleansed with antiseptic or with antibacterial soap.

The skin should be cleaned and an antiseptic applied to minimize the risk of infection.