The act or process of infecting.
A disease caused by a pathogen.
An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.
A visible sign of such a disease, such as the suppuration of a wound.
An instance of a sterilization procedure.
A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.
A monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention.
The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.