Disinfection [dezinfekce]

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desinfekce

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Definition

Rendering pathogens harmless through the use of heat, antiseptics, antibacterial agents, etc.

Annotation
differentiate from STERILIZATION: DISINFECTION renders matter free of pathogens, STERILIZATION destroys all microbes; if in doubt, use the word of the text; disinfection of needles using household bleach Clorox, as by intravenous drug users, is indexed under DISINFECTION + NEEDLES + SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
DUI
D004203 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0006573
History note
91(75)63-66; was see under STERILIZATION 1967-90; was heading 1963-66
Online note
use STERILIZATION to search DISINFECTION 1966-74
Public note
91,63-66; was see under STERILIZATION 1967-90; was heading 1963-66