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Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpinol acts as

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: [C]
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Antiseptics and their uses.
	**Related Topics**:  Disinfectants, Antimicrobial agents.
	**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of medical terms.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpinol.
	Understanding of medical terms.
**Method & Steps**:
	1.	Recall the definition of antiseptic.
		Reasoning: Antiseptics are used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
		Formula/Rule: N/A
	2.	Recall the uses of chloroxylenol and terpinol.
		Working: These are common ingredients in antiseptic solutions.
		Key Point: Recognize that these substances have antimicrobial properties.
	3.	Select the correct option based on the definition.
		Result: Antiseptic is the correct term.
		Verification:  Confirm by checking the definition of antiseptic.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections inside the body, not typically for external use like this.
[B] :x: Analgesics are pain relievers; they do not have antimicrobial action.
[C] ✓: Antiseptics are used to prevent infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
[D] :x: Antipyretics are used to reduce fever.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1.[Error 1]: Confusing antiseptic with disinfectant. Disinfectants are used on inanimate objects, while antiseptics are used on living tissue.
		2.[Error 2]: Misunderstanding the purpose of each medical term. 
	**Quick Tips**:
		1.[Helpful shortcut]: Remember 'septic' means infection, and 'anti' means against. So, an antiseptic is against infection.
		2.[Memory aid]: Think of hand sanitizers, which often contain chloroxylenol and terpinol and are antiseptics.

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Antibiotic

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Analgesic

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The correct Option is "Antiseptic"

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Antipyretic

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