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Sterilization

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Sterilization in a medical context often involves high temperatures or chemicals to ensure safety. SlideThe autoclave machine performs sterilization of medical tools.
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Sterilization is more thorough than disinfection, which reduces but does not eliminate all germs. SlideSterilization, unlike simple disinfection, is crucial for invasive surgical instruments.