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asepsis

Practice of ensuring that bacteria are excluded from open sites during surgery, wound dressing, blood sampling, and other medical procedures. Aseptic technique is a first line of defence against infection.
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I've seen antiseptics come along and sweep everything before them, and then I've seen asepsis take their place.
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