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aseptic

Syllabification: (a·sep·tic)
Pronunciation: /āˈseptik/
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Definition of aseptic

adjective

  • free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.
  • [attributive] (of surgical practice) aiming at the complete exclusion of harmful microorganisms.
  • [attributive] (of a wound, instrument, or dressing) surgically sterile or sterilized.

aseptic in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of aseptic in the British & World English dictionary