Medical and Industrial Terms

Abscess

• A type of bacterial infection that spreads throughout the body

• A localized space in the body containing pus and liquified tissue

• An inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction

• A condition where the body produces excess mucus

Acid detergent

• Organic, acid-based cleaning agent; best used for removing mineral deposits

• A neutral pH cleaner suitable for all surfaces

• A strong alkaline cleaner for grease and oil removal

• A synthetic detergent for general cleaning purposes

Abdomen

• Part of the body between the chest and pelvis

• The upper part of the body containing the heart and lungs

• The lower part of the body including the legs

• The area of the body that houses the brain

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

• Viral disease that attacks the immune system.

• Bacterial infection that affects the lungs.

• Fungal infection that causes skin rashes.

• Parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

Abort

• Failed or incomplete machine cycle caused by a malfunction

• Successful completion of a machine cycle

• Initiation of a machine cycle

• A routine maintenance check

ACCIH

• Abbreviation for the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

• Association of Certified Clinical Industrial Hygienists

• American Council for Chemical Industry Health

• Association of Community College Industrial Hygienists

Absorbent towel

• All-cotton towel featuring a plain weave with only the warp yarns tightly twisted

• A synthetic towel designed for quick drying

• A towel made from a blend of cotton and polyester

• A heavy towel with a looped texture for extra softness

Acceptance sampling

• Inspection of a sample from a larger lot to determine whether the lot should be accepted

• A method of testing every item in a lot before acceptance

• A process of rejecting all items in a lot based on a single defect

• A technique used to measure the quality of a product after it has been produced

Abrasive

• Any of a wide variety of natural or manufactured gritty substances used to grind, wear down, rub away, smooth or scour

• A type of adhesive used in construction

• A method of painting that involves rough surfaces

• A tool used for measuring distances

Abduction

• Movement towards the midline; turning inward

• Movement away from the midline; turning outward

• Movement in a circular direction

• Movement along a straight line