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AAMI Introduction to Microbiology Units 4
Sterilization - ANS-the process of completely removing or destroying all life forms,
including viruses and spores, and/or their products both in and on the substance.
Disinfection - ANS-the destruction of pathogenic or infectous agents by chemical or
physical means achieved through applying disinfectant to an inanimate object.
Antisepsis - ANS-the process by with microbial growth is inhibited on living tissue to
prevent infection.
Antiseptic Agent - ANS-an agent that prevents or inhibits growth of microbes, but is safe
to use on human tissue.
Disinfection - ANS-which is achieved through embalming, Sterilization or Disinfection?
Physical Means - ANS-the method of controlling the growth of microorganisms by
scrubbing and the use of various forms of heat.
Chemical Means - ANS-the method of controlling the growth of microorganisms by the
use of disinfectants.
Scrubbing - ANS-a manual process by which microorganisms are removed from the
surface.
Heat - ANS-the most effective method of sterilization. It can be applied as dry or moist
heat.
Dry Heat - ANS-kills microorganisms by denaturing or coagulating the proteins they
contain.
Well Hydrated - ANS-coagulation of protein occurs more readily when the protein is in a
_______________ state.
Incineration - ANS-a form of intense dry heat which is very effective in destroying
infectious material of various kinds. Provides complete destruction of an object through
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