povidone-iodine
Brown wound cleanser
Povidone-iodine is an antiseptic solution used to disinfect skin before surgery, treat wounds, and prevent infection.
The compound slowly releases iodine, which kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
It's the brownish liquid applied before injections or painted on surgical sites: The nurse swabbed my arm with povidone-iodine.
Brand name Betadine.
Agent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- virucideAgent destroying viral pathogens
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
- microbicideSubstance that kills microorganisms
disinfectant · antimicrobial · antibacterial · prophylaxis · sterilant · biocide · broad-spectrum · tincture
Currently relevant or newsworthy
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- solutionAnswer or liquid mixture
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
gel · spray · wash · irrigation · gargle · mouthwash · douche · eyedrops
germicide
Agent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- virucideAgent destroying viral pathogens
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
microbicide · disinfectant · antimicrobial · antibacterial · prophylaxis · sterilant · biocide · broad-spectrum · tincture · preservative
topical
Currently relevant or newsworthy
ointment · gel · spray · wash · irrigation · gargle · mouthwash · douche · eyedrops · impregnated
preoperative
Before a medical procedure
laceration
Torn, ragged wound
cut · puncture · debridement · dressing · healing · trauma · blister · bedsore
povidone-iodinegrowth medium
Nutrient substance for cultivation
agar · bacterial culture · probiotic · petri dish culture · probiotics
povidone-iodinecontaminant
Substance that pollutes
pathogen · infectious agent · bacteria · dirt · feces