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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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An &;Antiseptic&; means -
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The correct answer is  Antiseptic are chemical disinfectants that can be safely applied on the skin or mucous membrane and are used to prevent infection by inhibiting the growth of bacteria REF:Ananthanarayan & paniker's textbook of Microbiology 9th edition page no 28