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words | meaning of the word |
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microorganisms | very small cell |
pathogen | disease in body |
generalized | affecting whole body |
localized | affects one area of the body |
germ theory | states bacteria, are the cause of specific disease in both humans and animals |
communicable disease | disease that can transmit to one person to another |
normal flora [ not harmful ] | even Necessary microorganisms that commonly live in a particular environment of the body |
immune system | defense used by the body to fight infection and disease by producing antibiotics |
defense mechanisms | present in the body to resist infections |
cilia | little hairs that help move things along |
hydrochloric acid | acid in your stomach |
mucous membranes | are in your eyes |
nosocomial infection | refers to an infection that occurs while a patient is receiving health care |
CDC [ center disease control and prevention ] | safety guidelines to help prevent and control the spread of infections diseases |
standard precautions | practices were going to use when we are involved with anyone's bodily fluids |
OSHA [ occupational safety and health administration ] | establish minimum health and safety standards for the work place and to enforce those standards |
medical asepsis | clean technique decreases microorganisms |
surgical asepsis | sterile technique completely kills every microorganisms |