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Sepsis |
Refers to microbial contamination |
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Asepsis |
Is the absence of significant microbes. (Those that cause disease) |
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Aspectic technique |
Technique designed to prevent microbial contamination. |
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Sterillization |
Removal of all microbial life |
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Disinfection |
Removal of pathogen |
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Antisepsis |
Removal of pathogen from living tissues. |
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Degerming |
Is a medication of disinfection where microbes are removed from an area, usually by mechanical means. (Hand washing, prepping an injection, site with an alcohol swab) |
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Biocide/ germicide |
Compound that kills microbes. |
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Bacteriostasis |
Inhibiting, not killing, microbe |
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Pasteurization |
Reduces the number of spoilage organism and pathogens. |
