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NALT Full

Preferred term

sterilizing

Type

Topic

Definition

The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.
Source: Medical Subject Headings
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

sanitizing

Narrower concepts

autoclaving

Related concepts

Synonyms

sterilisation (sanitising)
sterilising
sterilization (sanitizing)

In other languages

esterilización (microorganismos)

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/13997

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