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controlling microbial growth - ch 9 Flashcards

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antisepsis

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reduction in the number of microbes, viruses, & pathogens living on tissue

ex: iodine & alcohol

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antiseptic

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ENVIORMENT free of pathogens

ex: prep of surgical field

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degerming

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removal of microbes by mechanical means

ex: handwashing

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disinfection

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destruction of most microbes & viruses from NONLIVING TISSUE

ex: alcohol

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pasteurization

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use of heat to destory pathogens & reduce spoilage pathogens from food & beverages

ex: milk

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sanitization

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removal of pathogens from OBJECTS to meet public health standards

ex: washing tableware

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sterilization

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destruction of ALL microbes & viruses in or on an object

ex: prep of microbical culture

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sterilization

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destruction of ALL microbes & viruses in or on an object

ex: prep of microbical culture

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