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ASEPTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms

Example:

aseptic surgical techniques

Synonyms:

aseptic; sterile

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

antiseptic (thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms)

Derivation:

asepsis (the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms)

asepsis ((of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms)

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