Chapter 8 Vocabulary III

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Across
  1. 3. Substances that destroy most microorganisms, but not highly resistant types such as certain spores and viruses.
  2. 5. Rod-shaped bacteria that occur in chains, produce spores, and require oxygen to survive.
  3. 6. The study of symptoms of diseases.
  4. 7. A process of cleaning that destroys most microorganisms, but not highly resistant types such as certain spores and viruses.
  5. 9. Invisible rays that emanate from the sun that can cause skin damage and cancer; UV radiation can also be used to effectively disinfect surfaces and air.
  6. 10. Able to destroy bacteria.
  7. 12. Substances that can interact with the body.
  8. 15. The procedure of destroying all microorganisms in order to prevent the spread of infection.
  9. 17. An entity capable of causing disease.
  10. 18. A chamber for sterilizing by using steam under pressure.
  11. 19. The process of passing a substance through a filter to remove specific particles.
  12. 20. A substance that kills spores.
Down
  1. 1. Special filters designed to trap very small particles that other filters cannot trap; they can remove nearly 100% of particles that are 0.3 micrometers or larger in diameter.
  2. 2. A method of sterilization using ethylene oxide (a gas) commonly used in hospitals that have room-sized chambers designed for this procedure.
  3. 4. Contaminated droplets or dust particles suspended in the air are transferred to a susceptible host.
  4. 8. Having a killing action on fungi.
  5. 11. Substances that reduce the growth and multiplication of infectious agents.
  6. 13. Substances that have the ability to destroy or interfere with the development of a living organism.
  7. 14. Preventing infection by arresting or inhibiting growth and multiplication of infectious agents.
  8. 16. Air that has been passed through a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter so that it is as pure as possible for use in sterile compounding and other procedures.