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Asepsis

Prevention of microbial contamination of living tissues or sterile materials

Disinfection

Process of removing all microorganisms EXCEPT Spores using chemical or thermal means

Sterilisation

Complete destruction of ALL microorganisms including spores

Decontamination

Process of removing infective and unwanted matter from the surface of an object