Moist Heat or Steam Sterilization

Preferred Label : Moist Heat or Steam Sterilization;

NCIt definition : A sterilization process that uses high temperature and moist air to kill microorganisms. The moist air is typically applied at increased atmospheric pressure and the process is restricted to objects that can withstand high temperature and pressure.;

Alternative definition : FDA: A sterilization process that uses moist air at high temperatures to kill microorganisms.;

Details

Origin ID

C101714;

UMLS CUI

C3640200;

Semantic type(s)
- Activity [UMLS semantic type]
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- FDA CDRH GUDID Terminology [NCIt concept]

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