Microbial Control Terminology Flashcards
1
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Decontamination
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the destruction, removal or reduction in number of undesirable microbes
2
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Sepsis
A
the growth of microorganisms in the tissues
3
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Asepsis
A
techniques that prevent the entry of microorganisms into sterile tissues
4
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Antiseptic
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chemicals applied to body surfaces to destroy of inhibit vegetative pathogens
5
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Disinfection
A
destruction of vegetative pathogens on inanimate objects
6
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Sanitization
A
cleansing technique that removes microorganisms and debris from inanimate surfaces
7
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Degermation
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cleansing technique that removes microorganisms and debris from living tissue
8
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Sterilization
A
the removal or destruction of all viable microbes
