germicide

[jer´mĭ-sīd]

an agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms; see antibiotic and antimicrobial.

ger·mi·cide

(jer'mi-sīd),

1. Destructive to germs or microbes. Synonym(s): germicidal

2. An agent with this action.

[germ + L. caedo, to kill]

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germicide

(jûr′mĭ-sīd′)

A substance or agent that kills germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms; a disinfectant.

ger′mi·cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.

ger·mi·cide

(jĕr'mi-sīd)

1. Destructive to germs or microbes.
Synonym(s): germicidal.

2. An agent with this action.

[germ + L. caedo, to kill]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

germicide

An antiseptic agent that kills micro-organisms.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

germicide

a substance that kills microorganisms.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

ger·mi·cide

(jĕr'mi-sīd)

Destructive to germs or microbes.

[germ + L. caedo, to kill]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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Manufacturers' instructions to users should also emphasize that disinfection or sterilization of instruments that contact the eye should cannot be achieved if the instruments are not initially cleaned thoroughly of any organic material that can impede contact between the germicide and the target microorganism(s) during the disinfection or sterilization process [15,16].

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