asepsis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being free from sepsis.
  2. The process of removing pathogenic organisms or protecting against such organisms.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

asepsis asepses

Etymology

From a- + sepsis.

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