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WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective aseptic has 1 sense
- aseptic(s = adj.all) sterile - free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms; "a sterile operating area"; "aseptic surgical instruments"; "aseptic surgical techniques" Derived forms noun asepsis2, noun asepsis1
CIDE DICTIONARY
aseptic, a. [Pref. a- not + septic.].
- Not liable to putrefaction; nonputrescent. [1913 Webster]
- free from pathogenic microorganisms; sterile; as, aseptic operating conditions. [PJC]
- lacking emotion, human warmth, or excitement. [PJC]
aseptic, n.
An aseptic substance. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
aseptic, adj.
1 free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other micro-organisms.
2 (of a wound, instrument, or dressing) surgically sterile or sterilized.
3 (of a surgical method etc.) aiming at the elimination of harmful micro-organisms, rather than counteraction (cf. ANTISEPTIC).
1 free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other micro-organisms.
2 (of a wound, instrument, or dressing) surgically sterile or sterilized.
3 (of a surgical method etc.) aiming at the elimination of harmful micro-organisms, rather than counteraction (cf. ANTISEPTIC).
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