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DISINFECTION PROCESS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
- Prostheses
- The Eye
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contact lens disinfection
1, record 1, English, contact%20lens%20disinfection
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The chemical or physical process to reduce the number of viable microorganisms on a contact lens to a level which is neither harmful to ocular health nor to the quality of contact lenses and accessories. 1, record 1, English, - contact%20lens%20disinfection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bacterial spores, acanthamoeba, some fungal spores, prions and some viruses might not necessarily be inactivated during the contact lens disinfection process. 1, record 1, English, - contact%20lens%20disinfection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Glasses and contact lenses are considered to be either visual orthotic devices or visual prosthetic devices. 2, record 1, English, - contact%20lens%20disinfection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
contact lens disinfection: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 1, English, - contact%20lens%20disinfection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
- Prothèses
- Oeil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- décontamination des lentilles de contact
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9contamination%20des%20lentilles%20de%20contact
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé chimique ou physique visant à réduire le nombre de micro-organismes viables sur une lentille de contact à un niveau qui ne soit nocif ni à la santé oculaire ni à la qualité des lentilles de contact et de leurs accessoires. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9contamination%20des%20lentilles%20de%20contact
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est possible que les spores bactériennes, l'acanthamoeba, certaines spores fongiques, les prions et certains virus puissent ne pas être nécessairement inactivés lors du processus de décontamination des lentilles de contact. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9contamination%20des%20lentilles%20de%20contact
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les lunettes et les lentilles de contact sont considérées comme étant soit des orthèses visuelles, soit des prothèses visuelles. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9contamination%20des%20lentilles%20de%20contact
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
décontamination des lentilles de contact : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9contamination%20des%20lentilles%20de%20contact
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- medical device reprocessing
1, record 2, English, medical%20device%20reprocessing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MDR 2, record 2, English, MDR
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- medical instrument reprocessing 3, record 2, English, medical%20instrument%20reprocessing
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the process of cleaning, remanufacturing and disinfection of the medical devices so that those devices can be reused or be put in service again. 4, record 2, English, - medical%20device%20reprocessing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- retraitement de dispositifs médicaux
1, record 2, French, retraitement%20de%20dispositifs%20m%C3%A9dicaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RDM 1, record 2, French, RDM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- retraitement d'instruments médicaux 2, record 2, French, retraitement%20d%27instruments%20m%C3%A9dicaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le retraitement des dispositifs médicaux (RDM) inclut l'ensemble des étapes de nettoyage, de désinfection et de stérilisation des dispositifs médicaux pour leur réutilisation. 1, record 2, French, - retraitement%20de%20dispositifs%20m%C3%A9dicaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sterile sludge
1, record 3, English, sterile%20sludge
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Disinfection and pasteurization of the sludge. The heating process and wet-combustion process produce sterile sludge in which all pathogenic germs, eggs, worms, viruses, etc., have been destroyed. When disposed of to an outdoor tip this sludge does not ferment or give off a putrid smell. 1, record 3, English, - sterile%20sludge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "sludge" is considered to be an uncountable noun. However, it is often found in the plural form (sludges), particularly when speaking of different types of sludge. 2, record 3, English, - sterile%20sludge
Record 3, Key term(s)
- sterile sludges
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boues stériles
1, record 3, French, boues%20st%C3%A9riles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stérilisation et pasteurisation des boues. Les procédés de cuisson ou de combustion humide conduisent à la production de boues stériles dans lesquelles tous les germes pathogènes, œufs, vers, virus, etc. ont été détruits. Ces boues, une fois rejetées à l'extérieur, ne sont plus sujettes à fermentations nauséabondes. 1, record 3, French, - boues%20st%C3%A9riles
Record 3, Key term(s)
- boue stérile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-04-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sterilization process
1, record 4, English, sterilization%20process
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The series of actions or operations needed to achieve the specified requirements for sterility. 1, record 4, English, - sterilization%20process
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These series of actions includes pretreatment of product(if necessary), exposure under defined conditions to the sterilizing agent and any necessary post-treatment. The sterilization process does not include any cleaning, disinfection or packaging operations that precede sterilization. 1, record 4, English, - sterilization%20process
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sterilization process: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 4, English, - sterilization%20process
Record 4, Key term(s)
- sterilisation process
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- procédé de stérilisation
1, record 4, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20st%C3%A9rilisation
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Série d'actions ou d'opérations nécessaires pour satisfaire aux exigences spécifiées concernant la stérilité. 1, record 4, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20st%C3%A9rilisation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette série d'actions comprend un prétraitement du produit (si nécessaire), une exposition selon des conditions définies à l'agent stérilisant, ainsi que tout post-traitement nécessaire. Le procédé de stérilisation ne comprend ni nettoyage, ni désinfection, ni opération d'emballage précédant la stérilisation. 1, record 4, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20st%C3%A9rilisation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
procédé de stérilisation : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 4, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20st%C3%A9rilisation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
- Material y equipo (Investigación científica)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- proceso de esterilización
1, record 4, Spanish, proceso%20de%20esterilizaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Serie de acciones u operaciones requeridas para conseguir los requisitos exigidos para esterilidad. 1, record 4, Spanish, - proceso%20de%20esterilizaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- chemical disinfection
1, record 5, English, chemical%20disinfection
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most common method of chemical disinfection involves the use of chlorine. For the process to be effective, a sufficient residual content must be maintained and contact time of at least 20 minutes... 1, record 5, English, - chemical%20disinfection
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Chimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- désinfection chimique
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9sinfection%20chimique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La désinfection chimique la plus fréquente est la désinfection par le chlore, qui nécessite, pour être efficace, le maintien d'une teneur résiduelle suffisante, un temps de contact minimal de 20 minutes [...] 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9sinfection%20chimique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-12-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- disinfection process
1, record 6, English, disinfection%20process
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- disinfection procedure 2, record 6, English, disinfection%20procedure
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Procedures. Most disinfection is carried out with chemicals. Examples include chlorination of water, and numerous procedures used in hospital, clinic ... 3, record 6, English, - disinfection%20process
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- procédé de désinfection
1, record 6, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9sinfection
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- technique de désinfection 2, record 6, French, technique%20de%20d%C3%A9sinfection
correct, feminine noun
- processus de désinfection 3, record 6, French, processus%20de%20d%C3%A9sinfection
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les techniques de désinfection se sont beaucoup développées et affinées depuis l'usage historique, incantatoire du feu et des fumigations. 2, record 6, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9sinfection
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les principaux procédés de dés infection et de stérilisation sont exposés à la page 6 (tableau I). 2, record 6, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9sinfection
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- procedimiento de desinfección
1, record 6, Spanish, procedimiento%20de%20desinfecci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término proveniente del Código Zoosanitario Internacional, 2002. 2, record 6, Spanish, - procedimiento%20de%20desinfecci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-05-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
- Crop Protection
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- soil disinfection
1, record 7, English, soil%20disinfection
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
disinfection : the act or process of disinfecting. 2, record 7, English, - soil%20disinfection
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
disinfect: to free from infection especially by destroying harmful microorganisms.... 2, record 7, English, - soil%20disinfection
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- désinfection du sol
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9sinfection%20du%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La désinfection du sol consiste à détruire des organismes susceptibles de parasiter une culture. Il peut s'agir d'animaux (insectes, nématodes) ou de végétaux (cryptogames, graines d'adventices). Pour obtenir une désinfection totale, on peut utiliser la vapeur d'eau ou certains produits chimiques à action polyvalente. Son coût, très élevé, la fait réserver à l'horticulture. La désinfection limitée, visant seulement quelques espèces, souvent localisée sur la ligne de semis, est pratiquée avec des insecticides moins onéreux sur des cultures sensibles (betterave) ou en cas d'infestation importante par certains parasites. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9sinfection%20du%20sol
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La désinfection du sol vise à prévenir l'attaque des organismes parasitaires d'origine végétale (champignons, bactéries pathogènes, moisissures de tout genre) séjournant dans la couche arable par des moyens physiques (vapeur d'eau) ou chimiques (fumigants, liquides, poudres, granulés). 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9sinfection%20du%20sol
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
- Biotechnology
- Geochemistry
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- electrolytic disinfection process
1, record 8, English, electrolytic%20disinfection%20process
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- oligodynamic process 1, record 8, English, oligodynamic%20process
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Disinfection by silver. This electrolytic disinfection process(oligodynamic process),... requires the silver to be in the ionic state. 1, record 8, English, - electrolytic%20disinfection%20process
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
- Biotechnologie
- Géochimie
- Traitement des eaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- processus électrolytique de stérilisation
1, record 8, French, processus%20%C3%A9lectrolytique%20de%20st%C3%A9rilisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- oligodynamie 1, record 8, French, oligodynamie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stérilisation par l'argent. Ce processus électrolytique de stérilisation (oligodynamie) [...] nécessite que l'argent soit présent à l'état d'ions. 1, record 8, French, - processus%20%C3%A9lectrolytique%20de%20st%C3%A9rilisation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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