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aseptic (adjective), more aseptic, most aseptic
1. Free from infection or harmful bacteria; sterile: The medical staff did everything possible to prepare an aseptic condition for Jim's daughter before the surgery took place.
2. The absence of harmful microorganisms: Hospitals are expected to make every effort to keep operating rooms aseptic so patients won’t be contaminated with infectious germs during an operation.
Sterilized and free from germs and harmful bacteria.
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This entry is located in the following units: a-, an- (page 17) -ic (page 27) sepsi-, sep-, septi-, septico-, septo-, -sepsis, -septic, -septicemia, -septicemic (page 1)