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Antiseptics:
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reduces the number
of microorganisms on the skin.
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Autoclaving:
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an appliance to
sterilize instruments or materials with steam at high temperature and pressure.
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Culture:
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Growth of
microorganisms on a specific nutritious medium in a laboratory.
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Disinfectants:
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A chemical that may
destroy or inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.
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Endemic:
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A disease that is
always present in a specific region.
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Fimbriae:
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A hair-like
projection on some bacteria.
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Leukocytosis:
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an above normal
number of leukocytes (WBCs) in the blood.
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Lymphadenopathy:
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A disease affecting
the lymph nodes.
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Monocytosis:
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An abnormal increase
of monocytes in the blood, occurring in infectious mononucleosis and certain
bacterial infections such as tuberculosis.
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Mutation:
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A change in the
genetic makeup (DNA) of a cell, which will be inherited.
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Neutropenia:
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a deficit of
neutrophilsin the blood.
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Nososcomial:
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An infection
acquired while hospitalized.
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Obligate:
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Able to exist or
survive only in a particular environment or by assuming a particular role.
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Parasite:
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An organism that
lives on or in another living organism.
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Pathogens:
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A disease-causing
microorganism.
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