#sterilization

• Asepsis — A prophylactic method of preventing microbial infections, consisting of preventing pathogenic germs from entering organisms, wounds, or surgical fields, achieved through the prior sterilization of medical instruments, dressings, and rigorous washing of the surgeon's hands. Unlike antisepsis, which destroys existing microbes, asepsis represents a set of rigorous preventive measures designed to ensure a total absence of live infectious agents.
• Asepticization — The act of asepticizing and its result; a set of structured chemical or physical measures designed to prevent the entry of pathogenic germs into an organism or a sterile environment. This technical phenomenon involves the use of antiseptics, sterilizers, or advanced air filtration systems, being a fundamental pillar in preventing nosocomial infections within hospital units.
• Self-sterilization — The act of self-sterilizing and its result; an autonomous physical, chemical, or biological process through which a surface, smart material, or device destroys bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms without direct external intervention. It also refers to the automatic function of modern medical devices (such as autoclaves or incubators) to run internal total decontamination programs at the end of their operating cycle.