aseptic meaning

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aseptic (adjective): free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms.

Definition of aseptic

  1. free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
    • a sterile operating area
    • aseptic surgical instruments
    • aseptic surgical techniques

    Synonyms: sterile

    Similar: antiseptic

    Related forms: asepsis

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in IC · 7-letter words

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