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Contamination
Presence of infectious material
Cross-contamination
Transfer of pathogens
Biohazard
Biological material posing health risk
Bioburden
Organic material on instruments or surfaces
Sterilant
Agent destroying all microorganisms
Sporicidal
Capable of killing spores
Asepsis
Absence of disease-causing microorganisms; preventing contamination
Pathogen
Disease-causing organism
Virulence
Strength of pagthogen
Biofilm
A group of bacteria that sticks together and attach to surfaces
Endogenous
Originating withing the body
Exogenous
Originating outside the body
Planktonic
Free-floating bacteria
Infectious
Capable of causing disease
Acquired immunity
Immunity developed after exposure
Disinfection
Reduces microorganisms
Transmission
The spread of disease
Standard precautions
Universal infection control measure
Epidemiology
Study of disease spread
Surface Barrier
Protective covering for surfaces