Asepsis

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The condition of being free from pathogenic microorganisms, or the practice of maintaining such freedom.

“Strict asepsis in the operating theatre is essential to prevent post-surgical infections.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

a·sep·sis

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Synonyms

antisepsissterilitysterileness

Antonyms

sepsis contamination infection

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Wordle

Starts with AS, ends in SIS which is a common medical suffix, the middle EP is easy to miss

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, P scores 3 points and the double S at start and end gives useful hooking options

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