asepsis

asepsis /asep·sis/ (a-sep´sis)

1. freedom from infection.

2. the prevention of contact with microorganisms.

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a·sep·sis (-spss, -)

n.

1. The state of being free of living pathogenic microorganisms.

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

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asepsis

[āsep′sis]

Etymology: Gk, a, sepsis, not decay

1 the absence of germs.

2 medical asepsis, procedures used to reduce the number of microorganisms and prevent their spread. Examples include handwashing and "no touch" dressing technique.

3 surgical asepsis, procedures used to eliminate any microorganisms; sterile technique. An example is sterilization of surgical instruments. aseptic, adj.

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asepsis (aˈ·sepˑ·sis),

n lack of germs and germ activity; sterile.

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asepsis (sep´sis),

n the condition of being without infection; of being free of viable pathogenic microorganisms.

asepsis, chain of,

n a series of tasks, each step of which is performed in a bacteria-free environment, which serves to maintain the sterility of the entire process.

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asepsis

absence of septic matter; freedom from infection or infectious material.

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surgical asepsis

refers to destruction of organisms before they enter the body. It is used in caring for open wounds and in surgical procedures.