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aseptically

aseptically

7.4
In a way that keeps things free from germs
  • adverb
  • /əˈsɛptɪkli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : asépticamente
  • From each patient, the attending rheumatologist aseptically obtained anticoagulated blood samples (in EDTA tubes) and serum samples and shipped them overnight to the laboratory.
  • samples were transferred aseptically
  • samples were removed aseptically
  • samples were collected aseptically

Examples

  • With informed consent from the parents, fresh human umbilical cords were collected aseptically after the delivery of full-term cesarean section births.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Swab specimens of the middle meatus and sphenoethmoid recess were aseptically obtained endoscopically and cultured for aerobes.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Petals were removed aseptically, and anthers were carefully.

    Academic text (2015)
  • During each sampling interval, samples were aseptically collected once an hour from various locations in the deboning room for a period of five hours.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The solution containing 0.3% ciprofloxacin in a sterile glycerin vehicle was aseptically prepared according to the patent application in transit.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Each 25-g sample was aseptically transferred to a sterile filter stomacher bag (Seward, London).

    Academic text (2005)
  • Afterwards, each IWC slice was aseptically closed, heat-sealed in the primary packaging film, and placed in the secondary outer package to simulate actual conditions of storage that would occur in a retail food establishment.

    Academic text (2008)
  • After the 50-cm surface was wiped four times with a cloth, the cloth was aseptically transferred to 100 mL of 0.1-percent peptone water and neutralizer.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The animals were restrained in the cattle crush by trained personnel, and fortnightly blood collection was carried out aseptically through a disposable syringe (18 gauge, 5 cm long) during the study period.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Foods are often aseptically packaged to ensure they remain uncontaminated until opened.

Synonyms

antiseptically
vsaseptically
  • Specialized
6.3

In a very clean way that keeps things free from germs

is a stricter method that prevents any microorganism contamination

How Aseptic

aseptically
  • Specialized
7.4
uncleanly
7.2

Surface Forms

aseptically positive

Morphology

aseptically = aseptic (semi-transparent) = a + sept + ic + ally

This is a standard adverb formation from the adjective 'aseptic', meaning 'in an aseptic manner'.

Etymology

Aseptically comes from the parts a- 'not' and septic 'causing infection', as in antiseptic, which removes germs. So to handle something aseptically is to do it 'without germs' and keep it free from infection.