antisepsis
1. [ noun ] (biology) the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
Synonyms: asepsis
Related terms: organic_process
2. [ noun ] (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
Synonyms: sterility sterileness asepsis
Related terms: sanitariness
Similar spelling:   antiseptic
  anodise
  Aneides
  antiserum
  antisepticize
  antisocial