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Endoscope

An instrument that is inserted into the body using a natural orifice or one that is created, allowing the physician to visualize internal structures or hollow structures of the body for diagnostic or operative purposes. The endoscope can be rigid or flexible. Transmission of light through flexible glass fibers without transmitting heat. A process that destroys all vegetative bacteria, viruses, fungi and mycobacteria, but not necessarily all bacterial spores. Black spots in the visual field of a flexible or rigid endoscope resulting from broken glass optical fibers or rod lens. An item that comes in contact with mucous membranes or non-intact skin, but not with the bloodstream or normally sterile areas of the body. A chemical germicide that has been approved by the FDA as capable of destroying all microorganisms, including all bacterial spores. The state of being free of all living organisms, the absence of living organisms. A chemical germicide that has been approved by the FDA as capable of destroying all microorganisms, including all bacterial spores. The state of being free of all living organisms, the absence of living organisms. The process that completely eliminates or destroys all forms of microbial life.

Fiber Optics

High-level Disinfection

Peppering

Semi Critical Item

Sterilant

Sterile

Sterilant

Sterile

Sterilization

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