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aseptic

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a·sep·tic  (-sptk, -)
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·septi·cal·ly adv.
a·septi·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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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"
Translations
aseptic [eɪˈseptɪk] ADJaséptico
aseptic
adjaseptisch, keimfrei; (fig) atmospheresteril, klinisch
aseptic [eɪˈsɛptɪk] adjasettico/a


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