Scrubbing or Immersing the Skin in Chemicals to Reduce the Numbers

Question

Scrubbing or immersing the skin in chemicals to reduce the numbers of microbes on the skin is
A)disinfection.
B)sterilization.
C)sanitization.
D)degermation.

Accepted Answer

Scrubbing or immersing the skin in chemicals to reduce the numbers of microbes on the skin is degermation. Degermation is a type of sanitization that reduces the number of microbes on living tissue. Disinfection and sterilization are typically used for inanimate objects such as surfaces, medical instruments, and equipment.