ˌantəˈsepsə̇s, ˌaan- noun
( plural an·ti·sep·ses -pˌsēz)
Etymology: New Latin, from English antiseptic, after such pairs as English septic: New Latin sepsis
: the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms : the prevention or treatment of sepsis by antiseptic means — compare asepsis , disinfection , sterilization