Microbiology

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Microbiology

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Study of microorganisms

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Contamination

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State of being soiled or infected by contact with infectious organisms or other materials.

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Micron

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Unit of measurement; 1/1000 millimeter or 1/25,000 of an inch. Usually designated by Greek letter u.

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Protoplasm

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Thick mucous-like substance that is colorless and translucent that forms the biochemical basis of life found within the cell nucleus.

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Cytoplasm

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Living matter of a cell between the cells membrane and nucleus.

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Nucleus

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Functional center of a cell that governs activity and heredity.

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Phagotization

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Process by which some of the cells can ingest bacteria or other foreign particles.

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DNA

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid. The protein found in the chromosomes of a cell nucleus which is the basis of heredity.

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Spore

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Microorganisms capable of forming a thick wall around themselves enabling them to survive in adverse conditions. Resistant form of bacterium.

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Chlorophyll

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A molecule in plants that absorbs sunlight, and converts it to energy in the process called photosynthesis.

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Aerobic bacteria

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Capable of growing in the presence of free oxygen. Requiring oxygen.

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Anaerobic bacteria

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Capable of growing in the absence of free oxygen. Not requiring oxygen.

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Psychrophiles (bacteria)

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Cold-loving bacteria whose optimum temperature for growth is 59F-68F or below.

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Mesophiles (bacteria)

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Bacteria that grow best at moderate temperatures. 68F-113F

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Thermophiles (bacteria)

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Bacteria which grow best at temperature of 112F-158F

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Vegetative state

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State of active growth of microorganisms (as opposed to the resting or spore stages)

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Angstrom

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Unite that measure visible light

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Binary fission

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Typical method of bacterial reproduction in which a cell divides into two equal parts.

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Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria that have developed resistance to Methicillin, the drug of choice. Usually occurs with patients who have been on antibiotic therapy for a long time.

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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)

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Enterococcus bacteria that are no longer sensitive to vancomycin. Transmission can occurs either via direct contact or indirectly via hands of personnel.

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Virus

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One of a group of minute infectious agents that grow only in living tissues or cells.

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Host

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The animal, plant, or human that supports the growth of microorganisms.

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Protozoan

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Any one-celled animal-like microorganism of a sub-kingdom Protozoa.

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Amnoeboid movement

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Crawling movement of cells brought about by the cell successively becoming longer and then retracting.

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Causative agent (chain of infection)

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Microorganism that causes an infectious disease.

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Reservoir of agent (chain of infection)

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Place where an infectious agent/microorganism can survive

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Carrier

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Individual who harbors and disseminates specific pathogenic microorganisms without manifesting any clinical symptoms, and who serves as an intermediary in the transfer of diseases to a susceptible person

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Portal of exit (chain of infection)

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Path by which an infectious agent leaves the reservoir.

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Mode of transportation

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(chain of infection) Method of transfer of an agent from the reservoir to a susceptible host

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Portal of entry (chain of infection)

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Path used by an infectious agent to enter a susceptible host

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Susceptible host (chain of infection)

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A person or animal that lacks the ability to resist infection by an infectious agent.