Contamination
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Contamination
Contamination (/kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/) refers to the presence of an unwanted constituent, contaminant or impurity in a material, physical body, natural environment, workplace, etc.
Etymology
The term "contamination" is derived from the Latin word contaminare, which means "to make impure".
Related Terms
- Pollution: The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change.
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
- Sterilization (microbiology): Any process that eliminates, removes, kills, or deactivates all forms of life and other biological agents.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- Biohazard: A biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily humans.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Contamination
- Wikipedia's article - Contamination
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