Ultraviolet Light Sterilization

Preferred Label : Ultraviolet Light Sterilization;

NCIt related terms : Ultraviolet Light;

NCIt definition : A sterilization process that uses short wavelength radiation to kill microorganisms. This process is used primarily in medical sanitation and sterile work facilities but also has applications for the sterilization of drinking water and waste water.;

Alternative definition : FDA: A sterilization process that uses short wavelength radiation to kill microorganisms.;

Details

Origin ID

C101696;

UMLS CUI

C3640184;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Ultraviolet radiation (physical force) [SNOMED CT concept]
- ultraviolet rays [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Activity [UMLS semantic type]
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- FDA CDRH GUDID Terminology [NCIt concept]

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