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Spomer Exam 2: Ch. 10 and 13
Vocab. Terms: Set 2
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Health Care
12th Grade
03/16/2010

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Term
Cocci
Definition
Bacteria that are round or spherical in shape.
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Bacilli
Definition
One celled animal like organisms found in decayed materials and contaminated water.
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Fungi
Definition
Simple plantlike organisms such as yeasts and molds.
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Viruses
Definition
Smallest microorganisms, visible only by using an electron microscope.
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Aerobic
Definition
Any organism that requires oxygen in order to live and reproduce.
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Nosocomial
Definition
An infection present in a health care facility and transmitted by health care workers to the patient.
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Opportunistic
Definition
An infection that occurs when the body defenses are weak.
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Antisepsis
Definition
A process that prevents or inhibits the growth of pathogenic organisms.
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Sterilization
Definition
Process that destroys all microorganisms including spores and viruses.
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Protozoa
Definition
Bacteria that are rod-shaped.
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Pathogen
Definition
Any organism that causes infection and disease.
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