'asepsis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aseptos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'septos' meant 'putrefying.'

'aseptos' transformed into the French word 'asepsie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'asepsis.'

Initially, it meant 'not putrefying,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being free from disease-causing microorganisms.'