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Infection : Occurs when body tissues are invaded by micro organisms Pathogen : Any micro organism that causes disease Local infection : Limited to a specific body part or small area of the body. Example: pinkeye Systemic infection : Infection that is widespread throughout the body often spread via the blood. Example: influenza Latrogenic infection 2 : Acquired from healthcare setting Nosocomial infection : Infection that is acquired by patients while they are hospitalized or institutionalized Asepsis : Both the state as well as the process of creating an environment free of contaminants Sterile : Being free of all contaminants not just those that cause disease Medical asepsis : Also known as the "clean technique" it is a practice to reduce number and spread of micro organisms Surgical aspesis : Also known as "sterile technique".Procedure to eliminate all micro organisms from an are