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aseptic
(asep¦tic)
Pronunciation:
/eɪˈsɛptɪk/
adjective
free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; surgically sterile or sterilized.
(of surgical practice) aiming at the complete exclusion of harmful micro-organisms.
Derivatives
aseptically
adverb
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