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Meaning of aseptic meningitis

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

aseptic

Pronunciation:/əˈsɛptɪk/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Free of disease-causing microbes.

    Example: The lack of aseptic tools during surgery has resulted in many deaths.

  2. Used to protect against infection by disease-causing microbes.

    Example: Pharmaceuticals are packaged using aseptic techniques.

  3. (food industry) pasteurised.