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Surgical Asepsis
sterilization and decontamination
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Health Care
Graduate
09/07/2008
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Aerosol

 Definition
Particulate matter or droplets in the air
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Antiseptic
 Definition
Chemical that inhibits growth of endogenous microorganisms (resident flora) on skin and mucus membranes.
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Aseptic
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Without infection
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Bacteriocidal
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Agent that kills bacteria
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Contaminated
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soiled; presence of microorganisms
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Bioburden
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Degree of microbial contamination
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