antiseptic
Wound cleaning substance
Antiseptic describes substances or practices that prevent infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
As a noun, an antiseptic is a chemical agent applied to living tissue—skin, wounds, mucous membranes—to kill or stop bacteria and other pathogens.
Antiseptic is distinguished from disinfectant, which is used on inanimate surfaces.
Figuratively, antiseptic can describe something so clean or sterile as to lack warmth or character: The hotel lobby had an antiseptic feel.
Agent that reduces microbes
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- antibacterial soapCleanser with germ-killing agents
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- germ-freeLacking any microorganisms
decontamination · sterilization · sanitation · disinfectant · germicide · bactericide · microbicide · virucide
Medical-grade antimicrobial compound
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- alcohol wipesAntiseptic-soaked cloths
- betadineIodine-based disinfectant
mercurochrome · tincture · swab · gauze · wound care · first aid · dressing · topical
Low temperature state
- impersonalLacking warmth or individuality
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
- austereSeverely simple and unadorned
- starkSevere and unadorned
bare · soulless · sterile · uninviting · characterless · bland · lifeless · emotionless
Free from impurities
- germ-freeLacking any microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- hygienicClean and disease-preventing
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
spotless · pure · pristine · decontaminated · purified · clean · unblemished · untainted
Medical treatment facility
- operating theaterRoom for surgical procedures
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- sterile fieldUncontaminated surgical workspace
- scrubsMedical staff uniform
gown · procedure · ward · surgical · operating room · examination · treatment · doctor
sanitizer
Agent that reduces microbes
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- antibacterial soapCleanser with germ-killing agents
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
germ-free · decontamination · sterilization · sanitation · disinfectant · germicide · bactericide · microbicide · virucide · hygiene
chlorhexidine
Medical-grade antimicrobial compound
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- alcohol wipesAntiseptic-soaked cloths
betadine · mercurochrome · tincture · swab · gauze · wound care · first aid · dressing · topical · salve
cold
Low temperature state
- impersonalLacking warmth or individuality
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
- austereSeverely simple and unadorned
stark · bare · soulless · sterile · uninviting · characterless · bland · lifeless · emotionless · detached
uncontaminated
Free from impurities
- germ-freeLacking any microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- hygienicClean and disease-preventing
immaculate · spotless · pure · pristine · decontaminated · purified · clean · unblemished · untainted · sealed
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- operating theaterRoom for surgical procedures
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- sterile fieldUncontaminated surgical workspace
scrubs · gown · procedure · ward · surgical · operating room · examination · treatment · doctor · nurse
- disinfectantsbleach, chlorine, disinfectant spray, hydrogen peroxide, iodine
- medical historyHippocrates, germ theory, bloodletting, Galen, four humors
- cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer
- Medical Advancespenicillin, vaccine, X-ray, insulin pump, pacemaker
- sanitationsewage, sewers, cleaning, sewer, disinfecting
antisepticseptic
Infected with bacteria
contaminated · infected · unsterile · unsanitary · dirty
antisepticmessy
Lacking order or neatness
disheveled · unkempt · untidy · disordered · slovenly
- hand antisepticDisinfectant for palms
- antiseptic creamMedicated salve preventing infection
- antiseptic wipesPre-moistened sterilizing cloths
- antiseptic sprayPressurized wound-cleaning solution
- antiseptic gelGerm-killing topical liquid
- antiseptic propertiesGerm-killing characteristics