asepsis

[ uh-sep-sis, ey-sep- ]

noun

1. absence of the microorganisms that produce sepsis or septic disease.
2. Medicine/Medical. methods, as sterile surgical techniques, used to assure asepsis.

asepsis

/ eɪ-; əˈsɛpsɪs /

noun

1. the state of being free from living pathogenic organisms
2. the methods of achieving a germ-free condition

asepsis

/ ə-sĕp′sĭs,ā-sĕp′sĭs /

1. The state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms.
2. The process of removing microorganisms that cause infection.

Word History and Origins

Origin of asepsis¹

First recorded in 1890–95; a- ⁶ + sepsis

Example Sentences

It is without doubt an ideal food for any climate where concentration is desirable and asepsis cannot be neglected.

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Unless strict asepsis be maintained, these lacerations of course form a channel for infection of the pelvic cellular tissue.

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The spot through which the needle is passed is first touched with the electro-cautery to ensure asepsis.

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That there is always great difficulty in maintaining strict asepsis of the foot, more especially if it is a hind one.

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It consists solely in maintaining a rigid asepsis of the parts until healing is well advanced or complete.

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Related Words

• freshness
• purity
• sanitation