sterile

sterile

 [ster´il]

1. infertile (see infertility).

2. aseptic.

sterile technique aseptic technique.

ster·ile

(ster'il), Do not confuse this word with infertile or antiseptic.

Relating to or characterized by sterility.

[L. sterilis, barren]

sterile

(stĕr′əl, -īl′)

adj.

1.

a. Not producing or incapable of producing offspring.

b. Not producing or incapable of producing seed, fruit, spores, or other reproductive structures. Used of plants or their parts.

2. Producing little or no vegetation; unfruitful: sterile land.

3. Free from live bacteria or other microorganisms: a sterile operating area; sterile instruments.

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ster′ile·ly adv.

ster′ile·ness, ste·ril′i·ty (stə-rĭl′ĭ-tē) n.

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.

ster·ile

(ster'il)

Relating to or characterized by sterility.

[L. sterilis, barren]

sterile

1. Free from bacteria or other microorganisms.

2. Incapable of reproduction.

sterile

1. not capable of producing offspring.
2. free from living microorganisms.

Sterile

Unable to conceive a child.

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

ster·ile

(ster'il)

Relating to or characterized by sterility.

[L. sterilis, barren]

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