History and Etymology of Biological / Biochemical / Medical Terms
aseptic
Term:
aseptic
Literally meaning:
“
sterile
”
Origin:
Anc Greek
σέψις
/sepsis(=putrefaction) >
σέπειν
/sepin(=to rot)
>
αθρός
/athros(=mature)
Coined/History
Definition
Aseptic is any sterile condition free of pathogenic microorganisms.
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