| A | B |
|---|
| sterilization | complete removal or destruction of all viable microorganisms |
| sterilants | chemical sterilizing agents |
| disinfection | removal or destruction of vegetative organisms but not bacterial endospores |
| sepsis | growth of microorganisms in blood |
| asepsis | prevents entry of infectious agents into sterile tissues |
| antiseptic | chemicals applie to body surfaces to destory or inhibit vegetative pathogens |
| bactericide | chemical that destroys bacteria |
| fungicide | chemical that can kill fungal spores, hyphae, and yeasts |
| virucide | chemical that inactivates viruses |
| sporicide | chemical that destroys endospores |
| germicide | chemical that destroys microorganisms |
| stasis | to stop or stand still |
| bacteristatic | prevents growth of bacteria |
| fungistatic | prevents growth of fungi |
| decontamination | mechanical removal of most microbes |
| sanitation | cleansing technique that mechanically removes microorganisms and other debris |
| autoclave | device for sterilizing by using moist heat under pressure |
| tyndallization | sterilizing intermittent use of non-pressurized steam |
| pasteurization | disinfection method for liquids such as wine or milk |
| Bunsen burner | used to incenerate microbial samples on loops or needles |
| lyophilization | freezing and drying microorganisms to preserve them |
| radiation | energy emitted from atomic activities and dispersed at high velocity |
| filtration | method to remove microbes from air and water |
| halogens | fluorine, bromine, chlorine, iodine |
| iodophors | complexes of iodine and alcohol |
| phenol | carbolic acid |
| ethylene oxide | gaseous sterilant |
