A medical state in which infection is not present

1892, from a- (2) "not" + sepsis.

cleanliness (pop)

Without infection or contaminating microorganisms.

Without infection or contaminating microorganisms.

(n) (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms(n) the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms

sterile, a condition free of germs, infection, and any form of life

The prevention of access by infecting organisms to the locus of potential Infection.

The prevention of access by infecting organisms to the locus of potential infection.

A condition in which living pathogenic (causing or capable of causing disease) organisms are absent. [4]

absence of microorganisms that cause disease; freedom of infection; exclusion of microorganisms.

‘Freedom from infection or infectious (pathogenic) material'.

  Sterile, a condition free from germs, from infection, and any form of life.

Prevention from contamination with micro organisms. Free or freed from pathogenic micro organisms.

Absence of microorganisms that cause disease.