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aseptic

Pronunciation: /eɪˈsɛptɪk/
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Definition of aseptic

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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Definition of aseptic in the US English dictionary
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