| equipment contamination | The presence of an infectious agent on instruments, prostheses, or other inanimate articles. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| radioactive contamination | <radiobiology> Radioactive substance dispersed in material or places where it is undesirable. (16 Dec 1997) |
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| contamination | The soiling or pollution by inferior material, as by the introduction of organisms into a wound or sewage into a stream. Origin: L. Contaminatio from con =together + tangere = to touch (18 Nov 1997) |
| cross contamination | <dentistry> Passing bacteria or viruses indirectly from one patient to another through the use of improper sterilisation procedures, unclean instruments, or recycling of products. (08 Jan 1998) |
| specimen contamination | <microscopy> A change in the specimen caused by the condensation upon it of residual vapours in the microscope under the influence of electron bombardment. (05 Aug 1998) |
| direct contamination | <dentistry> Direct contact with impurities or germs. (for example by a patient sneezing on the assistant.) (08 Jan 1998) |
| food contamination | The presence in food of harmful, unpalatable, or otherwise objectionable foreign substances, e.g. Chemicals, microorganisms or diluents, before, during, or after processing or storage. (12 Dec 1998) |
| sports equipment | Equipment required for engaging in a sport (such as balls, bats, rackets, skis, skates, ropes, weights) and devices for the protection of athletes during their performance (such as masks, gloves, mouth pieces). (12 Dec 1998) |
| surgical equipment | Nonexpendable apparatus used during surgical procedures. They are differentiated from surgical instruments, usually hand-held and used in the immediate operative field. (12 Dec 1998) |
| diagnostic equipment | Nonexpendable items used in examinination. (12 Dec 1998) |
| disposable equipment | Apparatus, devices, or supplies intended for one-time or temporary use. (12 Dec 1998) |
| durable medical equipment | Devices which are very resistant to wear and may be used over a long period of time. They include items such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, artificial limbs, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| infant equipment | Equipment and furniture used by infants and babies in the home, car, and play area. (12 Dec 1998) |
| orthopedic equipment | Nonexpendable items used in the performance of orthopedic surgery and related therapy. They are differentiated from orthotic devices, apparatus used to prevent or correct deformities in patients. (12 Dec 1998) |
| equipment and supplies | Expendable and nonexpendable equipment, supplies, apparatus, and instruments that are used in diagnostic, surgical, therapeutic, scientific, and experimental procedures. (12 Dec 1998) |
| equipment and supplies, hospital | Any materials used in providing care specifically in the hospital. (12 Dec 1998) |