sterile conditions
Contamination-free clinical setting
Sterile conditions describes an environment free from living microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, fungi.
The term appears in medical, laboratory, and manufacturing contexts where contamination could compromise results or safety: The surgery was performed under sterile conditions.
Achieving sterile conditions typically requires specialized equipment, procedures, and careful technique.
- laminar flow hoodSterile filtered-air enclosure
- air filtrationRemoving impurities from atmosphere
- asepsisAbsence of harmful microorganisms
- clean roomContamination-controlled enclosed space
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
scrub in · HEPA filters · alcohol · gown · lab coat · operating room · autoclave · mask · bleach · antiseptic · disinfectant · swab · gloves · wipe · soap · seal · boot · cap
- Lab Stuffpipette, flask, beaker, test tube, microscope
- Optimal Conditionspeak performance, prime location, sweet spot, perfect fit, proper lighting
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