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asepsis

/eɪˈsep.sɪs/

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noun

/eɪˈsep.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние отсутствия патогенных микроорганизмов, особенно на неживых объектах, или процесс подавления роста и размножения микробов.

A noun referring to the state of being free from pathogenic microorganisms, particularly in non-living objects, or the process of inhibiting microbial growth and multiplication.

uncountable

  1. State of being free from pathogensC1formalmedical

    The condition of being free from pathogenic microorganisms, typically in a medical or surgical environment.

    ruАсептика

    • The surgeon maintained strict asepsis throughout the operation.
    • Asepsis is crucial in preventing post-surgical infections.
    • The laboratory ensures asepsis by using sterile equipment.

    Synonymssterility

    Antonymscontaminationinfectionsepsis

  2. Process of inhibiting microbial growthC1formalmedical

    The methods and procedures used to prevent the growth and multiplication of harmful microorganisms.

    ruАсептика

    • Proper asepsis involves sterilizing all instruments before use.
    • The nurse followed asepsis protocols when changing the wound dressing.
    • Asepsis is achieved through a combination of cleaning and disinfection.

    Synonymsdisinfectionsterilization

Forms
  • asepses plural form
  • asepses' possessive plural form
  • asepsis's possessive singular form