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Living organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye are referred to as |
Microorganisms |
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Examples of microorganisms |
Bacteria, protozoa, and fungi found on or in particular body areas |
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Pathogenic microorganisms are capable of |
Causing infection or Disease by destroying cells or tissues or secreting toxins |
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The practice that retards the growth of pathogenic microorganisms is called |
Antisepsis |
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The destruction of pathogenic microorganisms through the process of this infection is called |
Medical asepsis |
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Examples of disinfectants are |
Hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, iodine, boric acid, and formaldehyde |
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The removal of all microorganisms and their spores and his practice in the surgical Suite is called |
Surgical asepsis or sterilization |
