antiseptic

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This is an intestinal antiseptic which is very valuable in the treatment of Blood Poisoning.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or producing antisepsis.
  2. adjective Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
  3. adjective Thoroughly clean; aseptic. See Synonyms at clean.
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  • It is a natural antiseptic, and is used to treat wounds. —  LeoA
  • And his keen sense of the ludicrous side of things often acted as an antiseptic, and kept him right both with himself and with his people. —  Principal Cairns
  • Lemongrass essential oil properties include antiseptic, analgesic, antifungal, antimicrobial and even antidepressant effects. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • Baptisia has been used as an antiseptic, anti-catarrhal, febrifuge, and stimulant purgative. —  Find Me A Cure
  • Culpeper called it: … a remedy for all diseases and hurts … an antiseptic, antibiotic diuretic and expectorant that reduces blood pressure and is effective against angina. —  MyLinkVault Newest Links
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  1. from Greek ἀντί, against, + σηπτικός, septic: see septic.
 

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/æntɪˈsɛptɪk/
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