Microwave Radiation Sterilization

Preferred Label : Microwave Radiation Sterilization;

NCIt related terms : Microwave Radiation;

NCIt definition : A sterilization process that uses microwave radiation to kill microorganisms. This process is restricted to materials that contain water and is typically used for food.;

Alternative definition : FDA: A sterilization process that uses nonionizing radiation at frequencies between 300MHz and 300GHz in the microwave region to kill microorganisms.;

Details

Origin ID

C101694;

UMLS CUI

C3640182;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Electromagnetic radiation in the microwave region (physical force) [SNOMED CT concept]
- microwaves [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Occupational Activity [UMLS semantic type]
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- FDA CDRH GUDID Terminology [NCIt concept]

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