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Asepsis -ANSWER absense of germs or microorganisms asymptomatic -ANSWER showing no symptoms of disease communicable disease -ANSWER A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another. indirectly or directly edema -ANSWER Abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues. Exudate -ANSWER fluid, cells, or other substances that have been discharged from cells or blood vessels slowly through small pores or breaks in cell membranes granulation tissue -ANSWER soft, pink, fleshy projections of tissue that form during the healing process in a wound not healing by primary intention Health care-associated infections (HAIs) -ANSWER An infection that is acquired in a hospital setting, formerly known as a nosocomial infection. not present or incubating before time of admittance medical asepsis -ANSWER practices designed to reduce the number and transfer of pathogens; synonym for clean technique necrotic -ANSWER of or pertaining to the death of tissue in response to disease or injury Standard Precautions -ANSWER Guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens in hospitals. sterile field -ANSWER an area free of microorganisms used as a work area during a surgical procedure surgical asepsis -ANSWER Procedures used to eliminate any microorganisms from an area. Also called sterile technique. systemic -ANSWER of or pertaining to the entire body; relating to a system or systems acitivities of daily living -ANSWER normal daily self care such as brushig teeth, getting dressed, and eating center of gravity -ANSWER midpoint or center of the weight of a body or object