sterilizers
Equipment that disinfects
Sterilizers are devices or substances that eliminate microorganisms from surfaces, instruments, or environments.
Medical and laboratory sterilizers use heat, steam, radiation, or chemicals to destroy bacteria, viruses, and spores: The hospital autoclave is the primary sterilizer for surgical tools.
The term also covers household products marketed for sanitizing baby bottles, countertops, or water.
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- endoscopeInternal examination instrument
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
- scalpelsThin-bladed medical knives
- operating-roomSurgical suite in hospitals
implants · specula · retractors · cannulas · catheter
Heated water's gaseous form
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
- chlorinationDisinfecting with a halogen
Agent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- biocideChemical that kills organisms
- pathogen-freeFree of disease-causing microorganisms
- asepticFree from pathogens
antiseptic · decontamination · disinfection · sanitization · germ-free
Confirming truth or accuracy
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
Infant soothing devices
- nipplesMammary projection points
- preservingProtecting from deterioration
autoclave
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- endoscopeInternal examination instrument
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
- scalpelsThin-bladed medical knives
operating-room · implants · specula · retractors · cannulas · catheter
autoclave
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
steam
Heated water's gaseous form
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
chlorination · fumigation · irradiation · autoclaving · ozone
germicide
Agent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- biocideChemical that kills organisms
- pathogen-freeFree of disease-causing microorganisms
aseptic · antiseptic · decontamination · disinfection · sanitization · germ-free
validation
Confirming truth or accuracy
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
regulations · inspections · audit · documentation · traceability
pacifiers
Infant soothing devices
- nipplesMammary projection points
- preservingProtecting from deterioration
- babycarebaby bottles, diapers, pacifiers, cribs, strollers
- salon equipmenthair dryer, hair dryers, blow dryer, curling iron, barber poles
- disinfectiondisinfection, sanitization, disinfectant spray, disinfecting wipes, antiseptic
- hospital-gradedisinfectants, sanitizers, autoclaves, hospital beds, IV poles
- Infection Controlinfection control, infection prevention, hand hygiene, handwashing, hand sanitizer
- sterilizationautoclaving, autoclave, disinfecting, sanitizing, asepsis
sterilizerscontaminants
Unwelcome substances in something pure
pathogens · infectious agents · inoculants · probiotics · bacteria
sterilizerscontaminants
Unwelcome substances in something pure
pollutants · contaminators · adulterants · impurities · toxins
- sterilized cottonDisinfected fiber for wounds
- bottle sterilizerDevice disinfecting infant containers