asepsis

Definition of Asepsis in English :

(of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms

2. antisepsis, asepsis

the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Asepsis

noun

1.

the state of being free from living pathogenic organisms

2.

the methods of achieving a germ-free condition

noun

1.

the condition of being aseptic

2.

aseptic treatment or technique

n.

1. The state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms.

2. The process of removing pathogenic microorganisms or protecting against infection by such organisms.