an|ti|sep|sis

an|ti|sep|sis
an|ti|sep|sis «AN tuh SEHP sihs», noun.
1. prevention of infection.
2. the process by which microorganisms are prevented from gaining access to, or multiplying in, body tissues injured by accident or surgery; method or medicine that prevents infection.

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