Chapter 11 Flashcards
1
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Sterilization
A
the destruction of all microbial life.
2
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Disinfection
A
Disinfection destroys most microbial life, reducing contamination on inanimate surfaces.
3
Q
Antisepsis (also called degermation)
A
is the same as disinfection except a living surface is involved.
4
Q
Decontamination (also called sanitization)
A
is the mechanical removal of most microbes from an animate or inanimate surface.
