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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
asepsis 1. absence of bacteria of a harmful nature. See also: Cleanliness
2. the techniques of achieving this condition. — aseptic, adj. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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I've seen antiseptics come along and sweep everything before them, and then I've seen asepsis take their place. |
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