Last Updated：2025/11/20

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antiseptic

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Source Word

antiseptic

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

Noun

(pharmacology) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

Japanese Meaning

抗菌剤：生体に使用され、微生物の成長や繁殖を抑制する薬剤。一般に、消毒剤と異なり、生体組織に適用され、抗生物質のように体内で広く循環しないものを指す。

What is this buttons?

The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound before dressing it.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

看護師は包帯をする前に傷口に消毒薬を塗った。

Sense（1）

(pharmacology) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

antiseptics

（ plural ）

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