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adj. - Free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms.

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Usage examples (31)
  • This includes the use of surgical gloves, masks, sterile instruments and aseptic technique.
  • WASHINGTON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline Plc's anti-seizure drug Lamictal can cause a brain inflammation known as aseptic meningitis, U.S. health regulators said on Thursday.
  • ~ -- This is a table of the "aseptic" type, composed of steel tubing, nickel-plated or enamelled.
  • And expect more breakthroughs in "aseptic" packaging, the same technology that's brought Americans long-lasting juice boxes for kids.
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