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Asepsis vs Sterile - What's the difference?

asepsis | sterile |

As a noun asepsis

is (pathology) the state of being free from sepsis.

As an adjective sterile is

sterile, barren, unprolific, infertile.

asepsis

English

Noun

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

    • sterile

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).
  • .
  • ; free from all living or viable microorganisms.

    • Synonyms

    * (unable to procreate) barren, infertile

    Related terms

    * sterilisation / sterilization * sterilise / sterilize * sterilised / sterilized * sterility

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