bactericidal
Destroys bacterial life
Bactericidal describes agents that kill bacteria rather than merely inhibiting their growth.
Antibiotics are classified as either bactericidal or bacteriostatic—the former destroys bacteria outright, the latter stops reproduction and lets the immune system finish the job.
The soap claims to have bactericidal properties.
Microbe-killing substance
- biocideChemical that kills organisms
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- chlorhexidineMedical-grade antimicrobial compound
iodine · hydrogen peroxide · bleach · alcohol · phenol · formaldehyde · benzalkonium
Fungus-derived infection fighter
- vancomycinGlycopeptide antibiotic for resistant infections
- tetracyclineBroad-spectrum bacterial treatment
- cephalosporinsClass of antimicrobial drugs
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
ciprofloxacin · streptomycin · azithromycin · doxycycline · erythromycin · clindamycin · metronidazole · sulfonamides
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
- irradiationExposure to radiant energy
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
ozone · incineration · cleanroom · asepsis · decontamination · sterile field · gamma radiation
Disease-causing microorganisms
- microbesMicroscopic living organisms
- streptococcusSpherical bacteria in chains
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
- E. coliIntestinal rod-shaped bacterium
pseudomonas · resistance · susceptibility · culture · bacteriostatic
Cleaning palms with soap
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- surface cleaningRemoving visible dirt only
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
surgical scrub · infection control · hand sanitizer · gloves · barrier protection
Cell membrane destruction
- membrane disruptionDamaging cellular boundaries
- DNA damageInjury to genetic material
antiseptic
Microbe-killing substance
- biocideChemical that kills organisms
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
chlorhexidine · iodine · hydrogen peroxide · bleach · alcohol · phenol · formaldehyde · benzalkonium
penicillin
Fungus-derived infection fighter
- vancomycinGlycopeptide antibiotic for resistant infections
- tetracyclineBroad-spectrum bacterial treatment
- cephalosporinsClass of antimicrobial drugs
amoxicillin · ciprofloxacin · streptomycin · azithromycin · doxycycline · erythromycin · clindamycin · metronidazole · sulfonamides
autoclave
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
- irradiationExposure to radiant energy
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
ultraviolet · ozone · incineration · cleanroom · asepsis · decontamination · sterile field · gamma radiation
pathogens
Disease-causing microorganisms
- microbesMicroscopic living organisms
- streptococcusSpherical bacteria in chains
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
E. coli · pseudomonas · resistance · susceptibility · culture · bacteriostatic
handwashing
Cleaning palms with soap
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- surface cleaningRemoving visible dirt only
wound care · surgical scrub · infection control · hand sanitizer · gloves · barrier protection
cell lysis
Cell membrane destruction
- membrane disruptionDamaging cellular boundaries
- DNA damageInjury to genetic material
- Antimicrobialsantibiotic, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, penicillin
- antibioticsamoxicillin, penicillin, ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, azithromycin
- Biocidesbiocide, biocidal, disinfectant, antiseptic, sanitizer
- disinfectantsbleach, chlorine, antiseptic, disinfectant spray, hydrogen peroxide
- cleaning propertiesantimicrobial, antiseptic, disinfectant, disinfecting, sanitizing
- Microbial TestingMIC, growth inhibition, inoculum, culture plate, resistant
bactericidalprobiotic
Healthful live microorganism supplement
bacteriostatic · septic · infected · contaminated · non-sterile
bactericidalseptic
Infected with bacteria
infected · contaminated · unsanitary · unsterile · pathogenic