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asepticism

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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.
asepticism
the preverttion of infection by such means as sterilization.
See also: Disease and Illness


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