abiosis

noun3

1. •
   The absence of life.

   • At times, every professor believes that his classroom represents the abnegation of intelligence, if not absolute abiosis. — 2006
2. •
   The temporary cessation of biological processes.

   • The symptoms of intoxication may differ in both cases considerably, e.g. they may be attended by deep unconsciousness and abiosis, and also by violent convulsions. — 1900
3. •
   Necrosis, especially that which occurs at the single cell level.

   • Abiosis is prominent in the 210 - 296 mμ range, though. It seems impossible that ultraviolet light could kill bacteria living in other tissues , but this effect is probably very limited for the eye . — 1967