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Asepsis vs Disinfection - What's the difference?

asepsis | disinfection |

As nouns the difference between asepsis and disinfection

is that asepsis is the state of being free from sepsis while disinfection is treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.

asepsis

English

Noun

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  • (pathology) The state of being free from sepsis.
  • (pathology) The process of removing pathogenic organisms or protecting against such organisms.

    • disinfection

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms

    • Related terms

    * disinfect * disinfectant