A hospice program provides palliative and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. The concept of hospice is that of a caring community of professional and nonprofessional people, supplemented by volunteer services.
â¢ ANTIMICROBIAL (adjective). The adjective ANTIMICROBIAL has 1 sense: 1. capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms. Familiarity information: ANTIMICROBIAL used as an adjective is very rare. Dictionary entry details.
Definition. 1  An antiseptic is a substance which inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms. 2  Antiseptics are a diverse class of drugs which are applied to skin surfaces or mucous membranes for their anti-infective effects.