Across
- 2. the growth of microorganisms in the blood and other tissues
- 4. chemical known to inactivate viruses, especially on living tissue
- 7. chemical that destroys bacteria except for endospores
- 9. any practice that prevents the entry of infectious agents into sterile tissues and thus prevents infection
- 11. chemical that can kill fungal spores and yeasts
- 12. are generally very resistant to heat
- 14. an agent capable of destroying bacterial endospores
- 15. shock a life-threatening, advanced stage of sepsis; severe infection causes dangerous drops in blood pressure and organ failure
Down
- 1. heat is applied to liquids to kill potential agents of infection and spoilage, while at the same time retaining the liquid’s flavor and nutritional value
- 3. means to stand still
- 5. contain a copy of cell’s DNA, RNA, ribosomes, & enzymes
- 6. chemical agents that kill microorganisms
- 8. direct exposure to such intense heat ignites and reduces microbes and other substances to ashes and gas
- 10. process that destroys or removes all viable microorganisms and endospores
- 13. agents applies directly to exposed body surfaces, wounds, and surgical incisions to prevent vegetative pathogens