Antiseptics, Disinfectants, Sterilization Flashcards
1
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Sepsis
A
Growth of microorganisms in tissue
2
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Septic
A
Causing or producing sepsis
3
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Aseptic
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Free of contamination
4
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Asepsis
A
Techniques that prevent entry of microorganisms
5
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Antisepsis
A
Reduction in the number of pathogenic organisms
6
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Antiseptic
A
Chemical compound that reduce number of pathogenic organisms
7
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Disinfection
A
Destruction of most microorganisms
8
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Germicide
A
Chemical compound that result in destruction of microorganisms
-“Cide”-cell death
9
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Germistatic
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- “static”-indicated growth inhibition
- Bacteriostatic, Fungistatic, Virustatic
10
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Pasteurization
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-Use of heat to destroy pathogens in food/drinks
11
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Sterilization
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Destruction of all microbes but not prions
