Asepsis means:: (A) Absence of pathogenic microbes, (B) Disinfection of the surface, (C) Prevention of infection, (D) Destroying all forms of microorganisms
Answer is A. The term asepsis refers to any practice that prevents the entry of infectious agents into sterile tissues and thus prevents infection.
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