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Aseptic

adjective
1.
Free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms.  Synonym: sterile.  "Aseptic surgical instruments" , "Aseptic surgical techniques"





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"Aseptic" Quotes from Famous Books



... filth within these croupier types that makes them surround themselves with the aseptic immaculacy of iridium and glass. Their office was in a penthouse perched on the slanting roof shakes of the casino. It was big as a squash court, and as high and as square. Every wall was glass. It couldn't have been in greater contrast ...
— Vigorish • Gordon Randall Garrett
... any reason to suspect that dirt or other foreign matter has come in contact with a sore or cut, the wound may be freely washed with a solution of listerine in order to clean it and render it as nearly aseptic as possible. When there are distinct signs of inflammation it should not be relied upon. Do not use it internally without ...
— The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) • Various


Words linked to "Aseptic" :   asepsis, sterile, antiseptic


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