ANTISEPSIS Antisepsis is the practice of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Root meanings: - Antisepsis (plural) - the practice of preventing infections by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. - Antisepsing (present participle) - the act of preventing infections by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. - Antisepsed (past participle) - having prevented infections by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. - Antisepser (
The word ANTISEPSIS can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Word: ANTISEPSIS
Length: 10 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word ANTISEPSIS can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.