a·sep·tic ( -s p t k,  -)adj. 1. a. Free of pathogenic microorganisms: aseptic surgical instruments. b. Using methods to protect against infection by pathogenic microorganisms: aseptic surgical techniques. 2. Lacking animation or emotion: an aseptic smile. a·sep ti·cal·ly adv.a·sep ti·cism n. |
aseptic [əˈsɛptɪk eɪ-]
adj
1. (Medicine) free from living pathogenic organisms; sterile
2. (Medicine) aiming to achieve a germ-free condition
| aseptic (-sptk, -sptk) Free of microorganisms that cause disease. |
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| Adj. | 1. |  aseptic - free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms; "a sterile operating area"; "aseptic surgical instruments"; "aseptic surgical techniques"antiseptic - thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms; "doctors in antiseptic green coats"; "the antiseptic effect of alcohol"; "it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities" |
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