Sterile

1. The process of elimination of micro-organisms, such as by chemicals, heat, irradiation or filtration. 2. The operation of making an animal incapable of producing offspring.

sterile

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

1. Medium or object with no perceptible or viable micro-organisms. 2. Incapable of fertilizing or being infertile.

sterilizer

Military; General military

In mine warfare, a device included in mines to render the mine permanently inoperative on expiration of a pre-determined time after laying.

sterilization

Plants; Plant pathology

The total destruction of living organisms by various means, including heat, chemicals or irradiation.

polishing

Consumer services; Vetinary care

The smoothing of the tooth surface with a fine pumace paste after dental cleaning.

prophylaxis

Consumer services; Vetinary care

Prevention, as in dental prophylaxis or preventive tooth cleaning. Also called a "prophy" for short.

abscess

Consumer services; Vetinary care

A localized collection of pus characterized by pain and swelling, sometimes caused by bite wounds.

urinalysis

Consumer services; Vetinary care

Analysis of the urine.

scaling

Consumer services; Vetinary care

Mechanically removing plaque and tartar from the teeth. One step of a dental prophy.

sterile

Consumer services; Vetinary care

The cleaning of utensils free of infection oranisms and is also means unable to produce offspring.

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