Aseptic \A*sep"tic\, a. [Pref. a- not + septic.]
   1. Not liable to putrefaction; nonputrescent.
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   2. free from pathogenic microorganisms; sterile; as, aseptic
      operating conditions.
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   3. [metaphorical] lacking emotion, human warmth, or
      excitement.
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	Aseptic \A*sep"tic\, n.
   An aseptic substance.
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	aseptic
    adj 1: free of or using methods to keep free of pathological
           microorganisms; "a sterile operating area"; "aseptic
           surgical instruments"; "aseptic surgical techniques"
           [syn: aseptic, sterile]