antisepsis
Noun
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the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
(of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
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sterility
asepsis
sterileness
fumigation
cleaning
washing
purification
sanitation
hygiene
purge
cleansing
infertility
cleanliness
sterilization
disinfection
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And while antisepsis is technically necessary in the practice of medicine, at the heart of the medical vocation antisepsis goes against compassion.