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Term information

Subsets

NCIT_C73600, NCIT_C54452, NCIT_C106039

ALT DEFINITION

Any substance or process that is used primarily on non-living objects to kill germs, such as viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that can cause infection and disease. Most disinfectants are harsh chemicals but sometimes heat or radiation may be used.

Validated process used to render product free from viable microorganisms. See ISO/TS 11139.

Preferred Name

Sterilization

Semantic Type

Activity

UMLS CUI

C0038280

code

C84382

definition

A process for killing microorganisms.

has exact synonym

Sterilization Method

Sterilize

disinfectant

STERILIZE

Sterilization

imported from

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ncit.owl

seeAlso

https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/disinfection/index.html

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