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asepsis

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asepsis: see antiseptic antiseptic, agent that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the external surfaces of the body. Antiseptics should generally be distinguished from drugs such as antibiotics that destroy microorganisms internally, and from disinfectants, which destroy
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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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