Cos Sci: Vocab Chpt 05 (Part 3)

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Inflammation

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A condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling.

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Local Infection

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An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.

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Material safety data sheet (MSDS)

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Information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety, including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use of procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and flammability warnings.

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Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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Type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments due to incorrect doses or choice of antibiotic.

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Microorganism

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Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.

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Mildew

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A type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause human infections in the salon.

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Motility

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Self-movement.

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Multiuse items

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Also known as reusable items; items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or a body fluid.

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Mycobacterium fortuitum

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A microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers.

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Natural immunity

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Immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living.