noninfected
Without harmful microbes
Noninfected describes tissue, organisms, or individuals free from infection.
Medical contexts distinguish noninfected wounds from those harboring pathogens: The noninfected control group showed normal healing.
During outbreaks, noninfected populations require protection: Quarantine measures aimed to keep noninfected residents safe.
Free from disease agents
- disease-freeLacking any pathology
- undiseasedFree from illness
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
unimpaired · unaffected · well · fit · robust · thriving · flourishing · hale
Free from impurities
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- purifiedCleared of unwanted substances
- asepticFree from pathogens
hygienic · decontaminated · germfree · pathogen-free · untainted · pristine · unpolluted · disease-free
Opposite of affirmative
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- benignNot harmful or threatening
- normalConforming to standard
- uncompromisedNot weakened or violated
Withstanding external forces
- protectedKept from harm
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- unsusceptibleNot liable to influence
- defendedShielded from harm
shielded · inoculated · vaccinated · immunized · safeguarded · fortified · unexposed · insulated
uninfected
Free from disease agents
- disease-freeLacking any pathology
- undiseasedFree from illness
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
sound · unimpaired · unaffected · well · fit · robust · thriving · flourishing · hale · intact
uncontaminated
Free from impurities
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- purifiedCleared of unwanted substances
aseptic · hygienic · decontaminated · germfree · pathogen-free · untainted · pristine · unpolluted · disease-free
negative
Opposite of affirmative
resistant
Withstanding external forces
- protectedKept from harm
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- unsusceptibleNot liable to influence
defended · shielded · inoculated · vaccinated · immunized · safeguarded · fortified · unexposed · insulated
noninfectedinfected
Invaded by pathogens
septic · contaminated · diseased · infectious · infested
infect, infection, disinfect, infected, infectious, antiseptic, disinfectant, disinfected, disinfection