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asepsis

[ uh-sep-sis, ey-sep- ]

noun

  1. absence of the microorganisms that produce sepsis or septic disease.
  2. Medicine/Medical. methods, as sterile surgical techniques, used to assure asepsis.


asepsis

/ eɪ-; əˈsɛpsɪs /

noun

  1. the state of being free from living pathogenic organisms
  2. the methods of achieving a germ-free condition
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asepsis

/ ə-sĕpsĭs,ā-sĕpsĭs /

  1. The state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms.
  2. The process of removing microorganisms that cause infection.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of asepsis1

First recorded in 1890–95; a- 6 + sepsis
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Example Sentences

It is without doubt an ideal food for any climate where concentration is desirable and asepsis cannot be neglected.

Unless strict asepsis be maintained, these lacerations of course form a channel for infection of the pelvic cellular tissue.

The spot through which the needle is passed is first touched with the electro-cautery to ensure asepsis.

That there is always great difficulty in maintaining strict asepsis of the foot, more especially if it is a hind one.

It consists solely in maintaining a rigid asepsis of the parts until healing is well advanced or complete.

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