sterile

sterile /ster·ile/ (ster´il)

1. unable to produce offspring.

2. aseptic.

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ster·ile (strl, -l)

adj.

1. Not producing or incapable of producing offspring.

2. Free from all live bacteria or other microorganisms and their spores.

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sterile·ness, ste·rili·ty (st-rl-t) n.

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Sterile

Unable to conceive a child.

Mentioned in: Gonorrhea, Stool Culture, Stool O & P Test

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sterile

[ster′il]

Etymology: L, sterilis, barren

1 free of living microorganisms.

2 barren; unable to produce children because of a physical abnormality, often the absence of spermatogenesis in a man or blockage of the fallopian tubes in a woman. Compare impotence. sterility, n.

3 aseptic.

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sterile,

adj free from viable microorganisms.

sterile field,

n 1. a specified area (such as within a tray or on a sterile towel) that is considered free of viable microorganisms.
2. an area immediately around a patient that has been prepared for a surgical procedure.

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sterile

1. not fertile; barren; not producing young. See also fertility.

2. aseptic; not producing microorganisms; free from living microorganisms.

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sterile insect release method

a method of insect control of particular use in insects in which mating occurs only once, e.g. screw-worm fly; artificially bred flies are sterilized by irradiation and released; if sufficient sterile flies are released most of the wild flies mate with a sterile fly and the population is sufficiently diminished to lead to a control situation. Called also SIRM.

sterile pack

see sterile surgical pack.

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sterile

adjective Referring to 1. An inability to produce children; inconceivable 2. A product–gauze, surgical instruments–that has been packaged so as to have no organisms at the time it is opened

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Patient discussion about sterile.

Q. Is it good to put alcohol on burns? If I get a burn- should I sterilize it with alcohol to prevent infections?

A. Tiffany is right...best to avoid alcohol. the treatment depends on the severity of the burn. here is a pamphlet about dealing with burns. very helpful!
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/firstaid/after-injury/638.html

Q. Do acupuncturists sterilize the needles before use (or) use fresh needle for new patient? My mom has just started taking acupuncture treatment for her severe constipation. She says that they prick her skin with needles. Some 7 or 8 needles are pierced in her skin. I want to know what may happen if the needle is not placed well? Do acupuncturists sterilize the needles before use (or) use fresh needle for new patient?

A. Only experienced and authorized Chinese medical practitioners treat the patients. Improper use of needles may lead to infections and therefore, need to be handled with care and caution. It can lead to fainting in some patients as well. Minor Bruising is possible. Acupuncturists use disposable needles these days which are pre sterilized to avoid the spread of hepatitis and HIV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW7ERIDZLj8&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vsW7ERIDZLj8_acupuncture_tips__needle_size?q=acupuncturists%20%20needles&feature=player_embedded