Asepsis
Asepsis
Asepsis (pronounced: /əˈsɛpsɪs/) is a medical term that refers to the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, or the methods used to achieve this. The term is derived from the Greek words "a-" meaning "without" and "sepsis" meaning "decay".
Etymology
The term "asepsis" comes from the Greek words "a-" (ἀ-), a prefix meaning "without", and "sepsis" (σῆψις), which means "decay". It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century, during a time when the role of microorganisms in disease was just beginning to be understood.
Related Terms
- Antiseptic: Substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissues.
- Sterilization (microbiology): The process of eliminating all forms of life, including transmissible agents such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, spore forms, etc. from a surface, a piece of equipment, food, or biological culture medium.
- Disinfection: The process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, in order to destroy bacteria.
- Infection control: The discipline concerned with preventing healthcare-associated infections; it is an essential part of healthcare infrastructure.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Asepsis
- Wikipedia's article - Asepsis
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