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Bactericidal
Definition adjective Refers to a substance (or a condition) capable of killing bacteria. Supplement Word origin:... Read More
Doderleins bacillus
Doderlein's bacillus is a large, Gram-positive bacterium found in vaginal secretions. It is named after the German... Read More
Bactericide
Definition noun, plural: bactericides A substance or agent capable of killing bacteria. Supplement Examples of bactericides... Read More
Phenol coefficient
Chemical disinfectants are categorized based on the power of their disinfection for microbes and viruses. Strong... Read More
Phagolysosome
Definition noun plural: phagolysosomes (cell biology) A cytoplasmic body that forms from the fusion of phagosome and... Read More