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Chapter 27

Infection Control

TermDefinition
Anaphylaxis exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction; severe cases vascular collapse, bronchospasm, and shock
Antibody Immunoglobulins produced by the immune system in response to bacteria, viruses, or other antigenic substances
Antigen A foreign substance that causes the production of a specific antibody.
antiseptic Substances that inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissue (e.g., alcohol and povidone-iodine solution [Betadine])
autoimmune Pertaining to a disturbance in the immune system in which the body reacts against its own tissue.
contaminated Soiled with pathogens or infectious material; nonsterile.
coagulate To form into clots.
fomite Contaminated, nonliving objects (e.g., examination room equipment) that can transmit infectious organisms.
germicides Agents that destroy pathogenic organisms.
interferon A protein formed when a cell is exposed to a virus; the protein blocks viral action on the cell and protects against viral invasion.
palliative A substance that relieves or alleviates the symptoms of a disease without curing the disease.
parenteral The injection or introduction of substances into the body by any route other than the digestive tract.
pathogenic Pertaining to a disease-causing microorganism
permeable Allowing a substance to pass or soak throughout.
relapse The recurrence of symptoms of a disease after apparent discovery.
remission The partial or complete disappearance of the clinical and subjective characteristics of a chronic or malignant disease.
spores A thick-walled, dormant form of bacteria that is very resistant to disinfection measures.
urticaria A skin eruption that creates inflamed wheals; hives
vector Animals or insects(e.g., ticks) that transmit the causative organisms of disease.
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