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asepsis

/eɪˈsep.sɪs/

Traduction: Nom désignant l'état d'absence de micro-organismes pathogènes, en particulier sur des objets inertes, ou le processus visant à empêcher leur croissance et leur prolifération.

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noun

/eɪˈsep.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • frNom désignant l'état d'absence de micro-organismes pathogènes, en particulier sur des objets inertes, ou le processus visant à empêcher leur croissance et leur prolifération.

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.

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  1. State of being free from pathogensC1formalmedical

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

    frAsepsie

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

    Synonymessterility

    Antonymescontaminationinfectionsepsis

  2. Process of inhibiting microbial growthC1formalmedical

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

    frAsepsie

    • 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.

    Synonymesdisinfectionsterilization

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