Glutaraldehyde for the disinfection of clinical thermometers.
1967
W I Metzger
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D004202
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
D005977
Glutarates
Derivatives of glutaric acid (the structural formula (COO-)2C3H6), including its salts and esters.
Glutarate
D000447
Aldehydes
Organic compounds containing a carbonyl group in the form -CHO.
Aldehyde
D013821
Thermometers
Measuring instruments for determining the temperature of matter. Most thermometers used in the field of medicine are designed for measuring body temperature or for use in the clinical laboratory. (From UMDNS, 1999)