1. free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms

[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;e.g. a sterile operating area
[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;aseptic surgical instruments
[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;aseptic surgical techniques

[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;Synonym: sterile