Asepsis

Asepsis means the absence of germs. In practice, asepsis refers to measures and procedures preventing contamination of a sterile environment by microorganisms.

These measures are most often:
 * use of sterile instruments,
 * ensuring a sterile environment,
 * division of workplaces into septic and aseptic parts,
 * disinfection and use of protective equipment – mouthpieces, sterile gloves.

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