Definition of ASEPSIS

asepsis

Meanings

Plural: asepses

Noun

  • (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
  • the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
  • The state of being free from sepsis.
  • The process of removing pathogenic organisms or protecting against such organisms.

Origin / Etymology

From a- + sepsis.

Scrabble Score: 9

asepsis is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
asepsis is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
asepsis is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

asepsis is a valid Words With Friends word