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Microbiology |
The study of microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, algae, archaea, and viruses. |
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Cross Infection |
Any infection which a patient contracts in a health-care institution. |
Hospital Infections,Nosocomial Infections,Health Care Associated Infection,Health Care Associated Infections,Healthcare Associated Infections,Infection, Cross,Infections, Hospital,Infections, Nosocomial,Cross Infections,Healthcare Associated Infection,Hospital Infection,Infection, Healthcare Associated,Infection, Hospital,Infection, Nosocomial,Infections, Cross,Infections, Healthcare Associated,Nosocomial Infection |
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Disinfectants |
Substances used on inanimate objects that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. Disinfectants are classed as complete, destroying SPORES as well as vegetative forms of microorganisms, or incomplete, destroying only vegetative forms of the organisms. They are distinguished from ANTISEPTICS, which are local anti-infective agents used on humans and other animals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed) |
Biocide,Disinfectant,Biocides |
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Hospitals |
Institutions with an organized medical staff which provide medical care to patients. |
Hospital |
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Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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Societies, Scientific |
Societies whose membership is limited to scientists. |
Scientific Societies,American Psychological Association,Scientific Society,Society, Scientific |
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Sterilization |
The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means. |
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United States |
A country in NORTH AMERICA between CANADA and MEXICO. |
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