| clean room | <cell culture> A room in which contamination is limited to a specific maximum level to facilitate the manufacture of sterile and high purity products, to protect personnel, equipment, and products from microbial contamination and to prevent the escape of hazardous particles into the environment. (14 Nov 1997) |
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| oxy- | <chemistry, prefix> A prefix, also used adjectively, designating a compound containing oxygen. A compound containing the hydroxyl group, more properly designated by hydroxy-. See Hydroxy-. Oxy acid. See Oxyacid (below). (29 Oct 1998) |
| medicated | Impregnated with a medicinal substance. (05 Mar 2000) |
| intrauterine devices, medicated | Intrauterine devices that release contraceptive agents. (12 Dec 1998) |