Cide or cidal means to kill and kills the organism that is named e.g. Bactericidal. Static or stasis means inactivation or inhibition, but not killing. They prevent multiplication of the organism named e.g. Fungistatic. Sepsis is the breakdown of living tissue by organisms and is accompanied by inflammation and pus formation. Antiseptic is an agent applied externally on living tissues to kill or inhibit the growth of organisms.
Antiseptics are milder than disinfectants.
Disinfectants are used on inanimate objects, not living tissues, to destroy harmful pathogens in their vegetative state. Disinfection can be achieved by physical and chemical antimicrobial procedures. Most are not sporicidal. Sanitation is the removal of organisms from a location by cleaning but does not imply sterilization. Physical Methods of Sterilization a.