Antiseptic

(an-te-sep' -tic). I. Having power to prevent or destroy putrefaction, or, what is the same thing, the bacteria upon which putrefaction depends. 2. A remedy or agent that prevents a septic proce . The principal in use are corrosive sublimate, creolin, carbolic acid, iodoform, thymol, salicylic acid, boric acid, etc. A. Gauze, open cotton cloth charged with carbolic acid, resin, and paraffin. A. Ligature, catgut or other material rendered aseptic by soaking in antiseptic solutions. The antiseptic treatment of wounds looks to thorough asepsis and antisepsis as regards the wound, the instruments, the operator's hands, the dre ings, etc. See, also, Method.