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2. a fatal degenerative neurological disease caused by prions
9. a physical or chemical process that removes or reduces microorganisms or infectious agents
10. a product with antimicrobial activity applied to the skin to reduce microbial flora
11. a variation in a normal process that, if continued, can result in negative patient outcomes
13. the period of time during which a stored product remains effective, useful, or suitable for use
14. unit the generator that produces a high-frequency current waveform delivered to tissues
17. the act of blowing gas into a body cavity for the purpose of visual examination
19. deep vein thromboemolism

1. pause by surgical team members immediately before incision or start of procedure
2. the absence of visible dust, soil, debris or blood
3. tissue, foreign objects, or body substances removed from a patient and sent for pathology examination
4. any activities related to hand condition and cleaning
5. core body temperature below 36 degrees celcius
6. a device that produces an intense, coherent directional beam of light
7. a device used to determine external radiation dose
8. quality or condition of being sterile
12. a sliding movement of skin and subcutaneous tissue that leaves the underlying muscle stationary
15. items with edges or points capable of cutting or puncturing
16. a process that kills pathogenic and other microorganisms by physical or chemical means
18. an inanimate object that, when contaminated with a viable pathogen can transfer the pathogen to a host