T Flashcards

1
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process of killing or removing all microbial forms, including spores

A

Sterilization

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2
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P rocess by which most microbial forms on inanimate objects are killed without necessarily destroying saprophytes and bacterial endospores
which leads to a reduction in the number of organisms to a level that they cannot produce infection

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Disinfection

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3
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use of chemical agents on living tissue (e.g., skin) to prevent the spread of microorganisms either by inhibiting their growth or destroying them

A

Antisepsis

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4
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agent, physical or chemical, that kills bacteria

A

Bactericidal or germicidal agent

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5
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agent, physical or chemical, capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria without necessarily killing them

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Bacterioatatic agent

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6
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agents capable of destroying spores, fungi, and viruses, respectively

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Sporcidal
Fungicidal
Virucidal

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