An '''antiseptic''' is any substance that is used to kill [[bacteria]] and [[germ]]s. A number of [[hygiene]] products and products to help clean [[wound]]s are sold as antiseptics.
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An '''antiseptic''' is any substance that is used to prevent the growth of or directly kill disease-causing [[pathogen]]s ([[bacteria]] which cause illness) on living tissue.<ref>http://www.livestrong.com/article/291472-antiseptic-vs-disinfectant/</ref> A number of [[hygiene]] products and products to help clean [[wound]]s are sold as antiseptics.