noun. The state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms.

noun. The process of removing pathogenic microorganisms or protecting against infection by such organisms.

noun. Absence of living germs of disease, putrefaction, or fermentation.

noun. State of being aseptic; the methods or processes of asepticizing.

noun. The state of being free from sepsis.

noun. The process of removing pathogenic organisms or protecting against such organisms.

noun. (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms

noun. the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms

"Vulvovaginitis is a very contagious disease, and before the days of hospital asepsis, which is so perfectly maintained today in our large institutions, this disease used to go right through a children's ward because of carelessness in the handling of soiled diapers, etc. The sign of this disease is a yellow-white vaginal discharge, while the surrounding skin covering the inside of the thighs and buttocks may be very much reddened."

biological process  organic process  sanitariness