T Flashcards
process of killing or removing all microbial forms, including spores
Sterilization
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
Disinfection
use of chemical agents on living tissue (e.g., skin) to prevent the spread of microorganisms either by inhibiting their growth or destroying them
Antisepsis
agent, physical or chemical, that kills bacteria
Bactericidal or germicidal agent
agent, physical or chemical, capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria without necessarily killing them
Bacterioatatic agent
agents capable of destroying spores, fungi, and viruses, respectively
Sporcidal
Fungicidal
Virucidal