asepsis
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a·sep·sis
(ə-sĕp′sĭs, ā-)n.
1. The state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms.
2. The process of removing pathogenic microorganisms or protecting against infection by such organisms.
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asepsis
(əˈsɛpsɪs; eɪ-)n
1. (Medicine) the state of being free from living pathogenic organisms
2. (Medicine) the methods of achieving a germ-free condition
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a•sep•sis
(əˈsɛp sɪs, eɪˈsɛp-)n.
1. absence of the microorganisms that produce sepsis or septic disease.
2. methods, as sterile surgical techniques, used to assure asepsis.
[1890–95]
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asepsis
1. absence of bacteria of a harmful nature.
2. the techniques of achieving this condition. — aseptic, adj.
See also: Cleanliness2. the techniques of achieving this condition. — aseptic, adj.
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Noun | 1. | asepsis - (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms sanitariness - the state of being conducive to health |
2. | asepsis - the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms |
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