| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| asepsis | (noun) the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms | Synonyms: antisepsis |
| (noun) (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms | Synonyms: antisepsis, sterileness, sterility | |
| aseptic | (adjective) free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms | Synonyms: sterile |