(ˈ)ā+|- adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary a (II) + septic
1. : preventing or not involving infection
an aseptic wound
specifically : free or freed from pathogenic microorganisms by special methods
aseptic surgery
instruments sterilized by heat are aseptic
— compare antiseptic
2.
a. : lacking vitality, emotion, or warmth
the bureaucrat's world is prim and proper and aseptic — R.M.Weaver
b. : detached , objective
the more aseptic idealism of the social philosopher — H.L.Smith
c. : cleansing , purifying
aseptic laughter to cut through … fears — Saturday Night
• aseptically adverb