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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
Miladys Cosmetology Vocabulary
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09/12/2011

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AIDS
Definition
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease caused by the HIV virus that breaks down the body's immune system.
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Allergy
Definition
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
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Antiseptics
Definition
Agents formulated for use on skin.
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Bacilli (singular: Bacillus)
Definition
short, rod-shaped bacteria; teh most common bacteria; they produce disease such as tetanus (lock jaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria
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Bacteria
Definition
One-celled microorganisms. Some are harmful, some are harmless.
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Bactericidal
Definition
Capable of destroying bacteria.
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Definition
Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids.
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Cilia
Definition
Slender, hair-like extensions that permit locomotion in certain bacteria; their whip-like motion moves bacteria in liquid.
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Contagious Disease
Definition
Disease that can be easily spread to others by contact.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Determining the nature of a disease or infection
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Diplococci
Definition
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia
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Disease
Definition
Abnormal condition of all or part of the body, organ, or mind that makes it incapable of carrying our normal function.
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Disinfectable
Definition
An item that can be disinfected.
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Disinfectants
Definition
Chemical agents that destroy most bacteria, fungi and viruses, but not effective against bacterial spores.
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Disinfection
Definition
Process that eliminates most microorganisms, but is not effective against bacterial spores.
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Efficacy
Definition
Effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs, when used according to the label.
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Exposure incident
Definition
Contact with non-intact skin, blood, body fluid or other potentially infectious materials that results from performance of an employees duties
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Flagella (singular: flagellum)
Definition
Slender, hair-like extensions that permit locomotion in certain bacteria; their whip-like motion moves bacteria in liquid.
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Fungi (Singular: fungus)
Definition
microscopic plant parasites, including molds, mildews, and yeasts.
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Fungicidal
Definition
Capable of destroying fungi.
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Hepatitis
Definition
Bloodborne virus that causes disease affecting the liver.
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HIV
Definition
Human immunodeficiency virus; virus that can cause AIDS.
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Immunity
Definition
Ability of the body to destroy and resist infection.
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Infection
Definition
Invasion of body tissue of pathogenic bacteria.
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Infectious
Definition
Infection that can be spread from one person to another person from one infected body part to another.
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Inflammation
Definition
Body's response to injury or infection with redness, heat, pain, and swelling.
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Microorganism
Definition
Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size.
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Mildews
Definition
Type of fungus that affects plants or grows on in animated objects but does not cause human infections in the salon setting.
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Motility
Definition
Self-movement.
Term
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Definition
Material Safety Data Sheet; safety information about products compiled by manufacturer.
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Multi-use
Definition
Items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is exposed to blood or body fluid.
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Nonpathogenic
Definition
Not harmful; organisms that may perform useful functions.
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Occupational Disease
Definition
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment.
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Parasites
Definition
Plant or animal organisms that derive nutrition from another organism.
Term
Pediculosis Capitis
Definition
Skin diseases caused by infestation of head lice.
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Phenolics
Definition
Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants.
Term
Porous
Definition
Absorbent, having pores or openings.
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Definition
Type of disinfectant solution safe for all uses in the salon; commonly called quats.
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Sanitation or Sanitizing
Definition
Cleaning to remove all visible residue and matter.
Term
Scabies
Definition
Contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin.
Term
Single-use or disposable
Definition
Disposable items that cannot be used more than once, either because they cannot be cleaned of all visible residue (such as pumice stones used for pedicures), or because cleaning and disinfecting damages them.
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Sodium Hypochlorite
Definition
Common household bleach; disinfectant for salon use.
Term
Spirilla
Definition
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that can cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.
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Staphylococci
Definition
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; they van cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning.
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Sterilization
Definition
Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
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Streptococci
Definition
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; they can cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning.
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Tuberculocidal
Definition
Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that cause tuberculosis.
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Universal Precautions
Definition
Set of guidelines published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that requires the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids contain pathogens and are thus infectious.
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Virucidal
Definition
Capable of destroying viruses.
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Virus
Definition
Microorganism that can invade plants and animals, including bacteria.
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Cocci
Definition
Round shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups.
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Pathogenic
Definition
Cause Disease; may cause harmful conditions or illnesses in humans.
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