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adjective
- 1. containing no germs; sterile or clean: "an enclosed, germ-free environment"
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1 day ago · A microorganism, or microbe, [a] is an organism of microscopic size, which may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells . The possible existence of unseen microbial life was suspected from ancient times, such as in Jain scriptures from sixth century BC India.
5 days ago · infectious disease, in medicine, a process caused by an agent, often a type of microorganism, that impairs a person’s health. In many cases, infectious disease can be spread from person to person, either directly (e.g., via skin contact) or indirectly (e.g., via contaminated food or water).
23 hours ago · Hygiene practice focuses on the prevention of diseases through the use of cleaning as one of several inputs. For example, a janitor cleans the floor of a health centre using detergent, mop and broom. They might also use chlorine solution to disinfect the floor.
3 days ago · Please select the conclusions of studies comparing the health of germ-free animals to the health of animals with a normal complement of microbiota. Normal microbiota are a source of some vitamins. Normal microbiota contribute to dental caries and periodontal disease.
5 days ago · Immune system, the complex group of defense responses found in humans and other advanced vertebrates that helps repel disease-causing entities. Immunity from disease is conferred by two cooperative defense systems: innate immunity and acquired immunity. Learn more about the immune system’s mechanisms and evolution.
3 days ago · a term that describes "germ free"; aka- sterile. endotoxin. a toxin that is not actively secreted but is shed from the outer membrane of a microbe or during lysis; usually produces fever, is toxic to host in high doses, and is found in all gram-negative bacteria. hemolysins.
2 days ago · Bacteria are small single-celled organisms. Bacteria are found almost everywhere on Earth and are vital to the planet's ecosystems. Some species can live under extreme conditions of temperature and pressure. The human body is full of bacteria, and in fact is estimated to contain more bacterial cells than human cells.
5 days ago · Natural and acquired immunity. in infectious disease in Immune response to infection. Also known as: communicable disease, contagious disease. Written by. Andrew Barnett Christie. Physician, Fazakerley Hospital, Liverpool, 1946–74. Head, Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Liverpool. Author of Infectious Diseases.
4 days ago · Healthcare providers may prescribe various antibiotics depending on the type of bacterial infections. This article discusses what you need to know about bacterial infections. It explains the symptoms, causes, and types of bacterial infections. Diagnostic tests and treatment options are also covered.
3 days ago · Treatment used to make an item germ-free is called: sterilization. A method of sterilization that has special indicators to change color, signifying that sterilization has been achieved, is: 1. autoclaving (steam sterilization).
