Chapter 5 First 30 Vocab Crossword

A disease that breaks down the body's immune system.AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances
Showing no symptoms or sign of infection
Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed
Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce disease such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable
Capable of destroying bacteria
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells
Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces
Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV
They breakdown stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks. (Also known as chelating detergants)
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs. This process also removes invisible debris that interfere with disinfection. Cosmetologists are required to do this before disinfecting
Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The three types are Staphylococci, Streptococci, and Diplococci
Disease that is spread from one person to another person. Some of the more contagious diseases are the common cold, ringworm, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), viral infections, and natural nail or toe and foot infections. Also known as communicable disease
The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
The removal of blood and all other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface, and the removal of visible or residue such as dust, hair, and skin.
Determination of the nature of a disease of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests. Federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing this.
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia
Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
An abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, which makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function.
Chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces
A chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces. The pathogens of concern in the cosmetology industry are effectively destroyed by the disinfection process, which is required in all states
The ability to produce an effect
Contact with non-intact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid or other potentially infectious material that is the result of the performance of an employee's duties
Slender, hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion (moving about). May also be referred to as cilia.
Inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hairs. The cause is typically from ingrown hairs due to to shaving or other epilation methods. Also know as barbers itch. Synonym Tinea Barbae
Single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeast; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.
Capable of destroying Fungi