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asepsis

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a·sep·sis  (-spss, -)
n.
1. The state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms.
2. The process of removing pathogenic microorganisms or protecting against infection by such organisms.
asepsis  (-spss, -spss)
1. The state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms.
2. The process of removing microorganisms that cause infection.
asepsis
1. absence of bacteria of a harmful nature.
2. the techniques of achieving this condition. — aseptic, adj.
See also: Cleanliness
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Noun1.asepsis - (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
antisepsis, sterileness, sterility
sanitariness - the state of being conducive to health
2.asepsis - the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
antisepsis
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
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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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