asepticism

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a·sep·tic (

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adj.

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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