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| process in which all life forms are killed or removed from an object or substance. |
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| Process which renders an article incapable of transmitting disease(pathogens destroyed at least) |
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| the degree of pathogenicity. |
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| infection acquired while during hospital care. |
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| Techniques which exclude potential infective agents from tissues or lab materials. (prevents sepsis /infection) |
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| removal of microbes from a limited area of skin( alcohol /betadine) |
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| To prevent contamination of materials,media, and patients by bacteria, protozoa,fungi and viruses. |
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