microbial control c5 Word Scramble
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| STERILIZATION | Any process that completely removes or destroys all viable organisms (including bactrerial endospores,protozoan cysts,viruses,and prions) |
| DISINFECTION | The use of a physical process or chemical agent to kill pathogens on inanimate objects |
| ANTISEPTIC | A chemical agent used to kill or inhibit growth of microorganisms that is safe for use on living tissue |
| SANITIZER | A chemical agent used to reduce microorganisms to levels that meet public health standards |
| BACTERIOSTATIC AGENT | An agent that inhibits growth of bacteria while it is present |
| BACTERIOCIDE | An agent that kills bacteria |
| VIRICIDE | An agent that kills viruses |
| GERMICIDE | A chemical agent that kills pathogenic microorganisms |
| DEGERM | Treatment used to decrease the number of microbes (usually refering to skin) |
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