antiseptics

/ˌæntiˈseptɪks/

Meanings

noun

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).

Examples :

"After scraping his knee, the boy's mother cleaned the wound with mild antiseptics to prevent infection. "

Related Words

includes noun

/ɪnˈkluːdz/

A piece of source code or other content that is dynamically retrieved for inclusion in another item.

"The website's HTML file uses several includes for the header and footer, allowing for consistent design across all pages. "

reproduction noun

/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/ /ˌriːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

"The teacher explained the process of reproduction in plants to her class. "

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

disinfectants noun

/ˌdɪsɪnˈfektənts/ /ˌdɪzɪnˈfektənts/

A substance that kills germs and/or viruses.

"We use disinfectants to clean surfaces in the kitchen to prevent the spread of illness. "

microorganisms noun

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪsm̩z/

An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

"The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialized microorganisms that live in the rumen."

antibiotics noun

/ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪks/ /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/

Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help fight the bacterial infection in my throat. "

bacteria noun

/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/

A type, species, or strain of bacterium.

"The doctor identified the specific bacteria causing the student's illness. "

transported verb

/tɹænzˈpɔːtɪd/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹtɪd/

To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey.

"to transport goods; to transport troops"

generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

inhibits verb

/ɪnˈhɪbɪts/ /ɪnˈhɪbəts/

To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.

"Too much stress often inhibits my ability to focus on my studies. "

lymphatic noun

/lɪmˈfætɪk/ /lɪmˈfætɪk/

A vessel that transports lymph.

"The doctor examined the swollen lymphatic in my neck to check for infection. "

infection noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The act or process of infecting.

"The infection spread quickly through the classroom after one student got sick. "