National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

Last uploaded: February 23, 2024
Preferred Name

Sterilization

Synonyms

Sterilization

Sterilization Method

disinfectant

STERILIZE

Sterilize

Definitions

A process for killing microorganisms.

ID

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C84382

ALT_DEFINITION

Any substance or process that is used primarily on non-living objects to kill germs, such as viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that can cause infection and disease. Most disinfectants are harsh chemicals but sometimes heat or radiation may be used.

Validated process used to render product free from viable microorganisms. See ISO/TS 11139.

code

C84382

Concept_In_Subset

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C54452

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C106039

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C73600

Contributing_Source

FDA

DEFINITION

A process for killing microorganisms.

FULL_SYN

Sterilization

Sterilization Method

disinfectant

STERILIZE

Sterilize

label

Sterilization

Preferred_Name

Sterilization

prefixIRI

Thesaurus:C84382

Semantic_Type

Activity

UMLS_CUI

C0038280

subClassOf

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C25404

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