Cross-contamination
Cross-contamination (pronunciation: /krɔːs kɒntæmɪˈneɪʃən/) is a significant issue in various fields, including medical science, food safety, and microbiology. It refers to the unintentional transfer of bacteria or other microorganisms from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect.
Etymology
The term "cross-contamination" is derived from the English words "cross," meaning to go from one side to the other, and "contamination," which originates from the Latin word 'contaminare' meaning to make impure. The term thus refers to the transfer of impurities from one place to another.
Related Terms
- Contamination: The presence of a minor and unwanted constituent (contaminant) in material, physical body, natural environment, at a workplace, etc.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- Sanitation: Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
- Sterilization: Any process that eliminates, removes, kills, or deactivates all forms of life and other biological agents.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cross-contamination
- Wikipedia's article - Cross-contamination
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