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| a finite abnormality of structure or function with an identifiable pathological basis w/ a recognizable syndrome or clinical signs |
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| a microorganism, esp. a bacterium causing disease or fermentation |
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| inflamed & contaminated w/ many bacterial organisms |
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| microorganism from air, surgical instruments, supplies, patient's skin, or surgical team |
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| microorganism from inside the patient. reaches through the bloodstream. (ex. bacteria from gingivitis) |
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| microbes found normally in healthy areas |
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| microflora capable of causing disease in debilitated animals with compromised immune systems |
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| a microbe capable of causing disease |
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| the ability to overcome an invasion by pathogens |
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| presence of pathogens or their toxins |
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| complete absence of living pathogenic microorganisms that cause infection |
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| steps taken to prevent contamination of the surgical site by infectious agents |
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| complete absence of microbes via the cleansing process |
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| may or may not be contaminated, has not undergone cleansing process. |
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| techniques maintained to an area or object as free of microbes as possible- surgically clean |
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| cleansing method intended to promote health & prevent disease. cleaning to remove soil, saliva, feces, urine, etc. |
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| the application of an agent that has the capability of inhibiting the growth of microbes |
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| to inhibit the growth of microbes |
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| the process to rid an object of all living microbes |
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| the practice of immersing items in a disinfectant solution to reduce the level of contamination |
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