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aseptic

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Adjective
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a=sep=tic

CIDE DICTIONARY

aseptica. [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]
asepticn. 
     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).


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