Terminology Sterilization:Removal of all microbial life Commercial Sterilization:Killing C.botulinum endospores Disinfection:Removal of pathogens Antisepsis:Removal of pathogens from living tissue Degerming:Removal of microbes from a limited area Sanitization:Lower microbial counts on eating utensils Biocide/Germicide:Kills microbes Bacteriostasis:Inhibiting,not killing,microbes• Sterilization: Removal of all microbial life • Commercial Sterilization: Killing C. botulinum endospores • Disinfection: Removal of pathogens • Antisepsis: Removal of pathogens from living tissue • Degerming: Removal of microbes from a limited area • Sanitization: Lower microbial counts on eating utensils • Biocide/Germicide: Kills microbes • Bacteriostasis: Inhibiting, not killing, microbes Terminology