aseptic (redirected from aseptic fever)

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.

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a·septi·cal·ly adv.

a·septi·cism n.

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aseptic [eh-sep-tik]

Adjective

free from harmful bacteria

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aseptic  (-sptk, -sptk)

Free of microorganisms that cause disease.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

aseptic - free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms; "a sterile operating area"; "aseptic surgical instruments"; "aseptic surgical techniques" sterile 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"