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Antiseptic agents

Antiseptic agents (antiseptica; Greek anti-– against; opposite property, action, situation + Greek septikos – putrefactive, causing rotting; synonym: antiseptic agents) – medicines with antimicrobic activity; are applied, mainly, outwardly (acids, halogens, etc.).

 
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