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disinfect |
to cleanse of germs that might cause infection |
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bacteria |
groups of single-celled microorganisms that live in soil, water, the bodies of plants and animals, or matter obtained from living things and are important because of their chemical effects and disease-causing abilities |
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immune |
not influenced by something |
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immunology |
a science that deals with immunity to disease |
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petri dish |
a round piece of glass |
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regiment |
a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |
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serum |
an amber-colored protein-rich liquid that separates out when blood coagulates |
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surgeon |
a medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery |
