This resource begins with a general description of essay writing and moves to a discussion of common essay genres students may encounter across the curriculum. The four genres of essays (description, narration, exposition, and argumentation) are common paper assignments you may encounter in your writing classes.
Antiseptics are mainly used to reduce levels of microorganisms on the skin and mucous membranes. The skin and mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and vagina are home to a large number of what are usually harmless micro-organisms.
Antiseptic is also an adjective that describes the state of being clean and without disease-causing bacteria: The antiseptic wash the nurse splashed over your arm was bright blue and smelled funny, but it kept your wound free of infection..