asepsis
/æˈsepsɪs/noun
mass noun
1- the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms无菌; 无病毒; 无微生物; 无菌无毒状态。
1.1
- the exclusion of bacteria and other micro-organisms, typically during surgery（多指外科手术中的）除菌, 消毒; 防腐。比较 ANTISEPSIS.