DEATHCLEAN GLOSSARY

They are formed by a single cell (unicellular) and may or may not form colonies. These organisms have genetic material dispersed throughout the cytoplasm and are therefore called prokaryotes.

It is a group of fungi that are present practically everywhere, both indoors and outdoors, especially in humid and poorly ventilated places.

They are particles of biological origin that are suspended in the atmosphere.

That which decomposes naturally until it disappears completely.

It is all organic matter of plant or animal origin that can be used as a source of energy.

It is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus group.

It is a set of good practice methods that help eliminate microorganisms, ensuring the best quality and safety conditions in processes, spaces, and environments in general.

It is the transmission in the environment (water, air, soil or food) of pathogenic organisms, toxic or radioactive substances that are harmful to human health.

It is the multiplication of microorganisms on the surface or in the organism of a colonized host, which can act as a source of contamination.

It is a lung or disseminated infection caused by a fungus called cryptococcosis neoformans.

It is a crime, a criminal offense that violates the law, and as such, it is punishable by a court sentence.

It is a dead body that after its death, while still containing all of its tissues, before decomposition.

Process of recycling organic waste that turns into natural fertilizer.

They are characterized by concentrating a high vapor pressure under normal conditions and can cause damage in the short, medium and long term.

It eliminates what infects; it is the method capable of destroying all pathogenic microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi), which transmit numerous infectious diseases to humans, many of them fatal.

Eliminates infestation (pest control), extermination or destruction of insects, rodents and other creatures.

It is a process of eliminating or reducing microorganisms, aiming to make the handling of objects safer, reducing the risk of contamination.

Leftovers of any substance, whether natural or human-made, can vary in shape, size and composition.

Risk to public health is the danger of transmission of diseases such as cryptococcosis and histoplasmosis

Contact with rodent droppings and urine can lead to the transmission of several diseases to humans, such as leptospirosis, bubonic plague, typhus, salmonellosis and hantavirus.

Elimination of odors from spaces and surfaces.

This is what happens to our bodies when there is no more oxygen and blood flowing through our veins. Gases accumulate in the abdominal cavity, producing a greenish appearance and swelling in the decomposing body. The strong odor attracts blowflies, which lay their eggs and accelerate decomposition.

They are caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi) that spread between people or between people and animals.

Disease caused by a specific infectious agent, or by the toxin it produces, through the transmission of that agent, or its toxic product, from an infected person or animal, or from a reservoir to a susceptible host, directly or indirectly mediated by a vector or environment.

It consists of the final disposal of waste in appropriate locations, in accordance with environmental standards and regulations.

The process of spreading or diffusing something (disease) in a short space of time.

It is a process that aims to completely eliminate all microorganisms that may contaminate products, materials and objects.

It is characterized by an outbreak occurring in multiple regions. A municipal-level epidemic occurs when several neighborhoods have a disease, a state-level epidemic occurs when several cities have cases, and a national epidemic occurs when there are cases in multiple regions of the country.

The presence of a disease or infectious agent within a geographic area. Endemic diseases can be seasonal.

Formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, it is a serious and fatal disease caused by infection with one species of the Ebola virus.

It's a multidrug-resistant bacterium that lives in the human intestine, but is also present in pigeon droppings. These bacteria typically affect the digestive system, but they can also affect the respiratory system.

It is an open space where various types of solid waste can be deposited, separating them according to their composition into different containers.

It is a set of three differently colored containers for delivering materials depending on their color: yellow for plastic and metal packaging, blue for paper, cardboard, newspapers, magazines and writing paper, and green for glass packaging.

Its purpose is to receive and treat wastewater so that it can be safely returned to the sea or river.

They are solid waste from construction or demolition of buildings.

Protects workers from the daily hazards associated with any activity. Respiratory protection masks, safety helmets, safety glasses, and hearing protection are part of a wide range of personal safety products.

Total elimination of a disease.

They are classified in a kingdom separate from plants, animals, and bacteria. They are a group of eukaryotic organisms (or eukaryotes), which includes microorganisms such as yeast, molds, and mushrooms.

They can transmit various diseases, such as AIDS, hepatitis, coronavirus, and others. These include blood, feces, vomit, semen, cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, vaginal secretions, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva, and peritoneal fluid.

It is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi.

When the agent is transmitted to the host (person, animal or object).

It is something that increases the possibility of a person developing a disease.

It includes the activities necessary to control waste from its origin to its final destination, including its collection, transportation and treatment, whether through recovery or disposal.

It is a set of practices and processes that promote environmental protection.

It is an electronic waste transport guide, free and mandatory for anyone who produces waste or needs to transport it.

Process of sanitizing, making an environment, place or surface hygienic or clean.

It is the act of one person killing another.

One of the most common diseases spread by pigeons to humans is histoplasmosis, caused by the fungus Histoplasma, which is highly infectious and can be fatal.

It's a rare disease caused by infection with Hantavirus, a genus of viruses with several subtypes, all of which can cause hantavirus disease. The virus lodges in the bodies of rats, for example, and is transmitted to the environment through their urine and feces.

It is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver.

An individual or animal that harbors another organism, which is capable of being infected by a specific agent.

It means something that is not salubrious, that is, something that is not suitable for health and causes disease. Places classified as a public health risk.

It is a natural phenomenon that characterizes the process when excess rainwater accumulates and the waters of a river overflow.

It is the state of being invaded or dominated by pests or parasites. Infestation of people or animals is understood as the lodging, development, and reproduction of arthropods on the surface of the body or in clothing. Infested objects or places are those that house or serve as shelter for animals, especially arthropods and rodents.

It is the penetration and development or multiplication of an infectious agent in the host's body. When the infection produces signs and symptoms, we have a case of infectious disease.

Infection that develops in a patient in a hospital setting.

It is the burning of waste in specific ovens or incinerators, where they are subjected to extremely high temperatures, which destroys the microorganisms that cause diseases, contained mainly in hospital and industrial waste.

This is contact with a substance that produces toxicity. It can occur through ingestion, inhalation, injection, or skin or eye contact, and can cause changes in the body or even lead to death.

Resistance associated with the presence of antibodies, which have the effect of inhibiting microorganisms or their toxins responsible for infectious diseases.

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It is the method used to remove dirt from surfaces or objects.

These are waste products generated in human and animal health care facilities, better known as "hospital waste." They are potentially biological contaminants and can pose a risk to human health.

They are unicellular fungi formed only by one cell, classified in the fungi kingdom like molds and mushrooms.

It is any type of waste that is of organic or inorganic origin, which is discarded by the population.

It corresponds to the early stage in the evolution of the life of many animals, the initial phase of metamorphosis between the egg and the adult phase.

It is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium of the Leptospira genus, which can be transmitted to people through contact with the urine and excrement of infected rodents, dogs, and other animals. It can also enter humans through mucous membranes, skin lesions, or even by ingestion. If not detected early, this disease can be fatal.

It's a microscopic organism that can be composed of a single cell or colonies of cells that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Organisms belonging to a wide variety of groups may be present, such as viruses, bacteria, unicellular fungi, and protists.

It is any substance that, due to its characteristics or properties, can cause harm to the health of living beings or the environment.

It is characterized by being an expected and predictable death, resulting, for example, from death due to old age.

It is caused by a disaster, homicide or suicides.

It is one that occurs abruptly, an unpredictable and unexpected death.

It is a dead substance that can be of natural or artificial origin. It comes from plants, animal excretion, secretions, and dead bodies, as well as parts of individuals or entire individuals.

It is a place where corpses are placed before being buried or incinerated, for the purposes of identification, autopsy and preservation before the funeral.

These are bulky waste items from homes that include furniture, mattresses, sofas, etc.

Materials that do not react and do not participate in chemical, physical and biological reactions.

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It is also called “smell” or “perfume”, which can refer to a pleasant or unpleasant odor.

Any individual of any species, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or bacterium.

It is an infectious disease with a range of severity, which spreads across different regions of the planet.

A living organism (e.g., insects, rodents, fungi, or viruses) that harms agricultural development or destroys human property, disrupts ecosystems, or causes epidemic diseases in humans or other animals.

They are pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood and which can cause diseases in humans.

Air filtration helps clean and treat unseen pollutants, allergens, and bacteria, such as dust, mold, pollen, animal dander, and strong odors, preventing the inhalation and spread of harmful risks to human health.

Environmental degradation is the deterioration of the environment through physical or chemical changes and can be caused, for example, by the release of substances into the environment. This degradation process can trigger damage to all living beings, human health, well-being, and even the economy.

Someone who has a communicable disease.

It is not toxic, but is considered to cause “nuisance dust”, classified as “slightly hazardous”, causing discomfort to some people with respiratory sensitivity.

These are organisms that rely on a host organism for their survival. There are many types of parasites, from bacteria to worms and protozoa.

It is one of the stages of decomposition of a human body, an action or result of putrefying or putrefying.

Branch of medical science that deals with the study of the organs, tissues and bodily fluids that characterize a disease.

A container available in various locations for depositing batteries that are no longer used. Batteries are collected through selective collection for later recycling.

It was a pandemic that broke out in Europe in the 14th century, causing many deaths. The main agents transmitting the disease were rats and fleas.

They are small wingless insects, they do not jump or fly, they feed on the blood of people and certain animals.

They are small, wingless parasitic insects that affect both mammals and birds. They feed on their host's blood, transmit diseases (to humans and animals), and cause skin irritations.

Isolation of individuals or animals for the maximum incubation period of the disease. These social distancing measures are essential in certain exceptional situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

They can be flammable, corrosive, reactive, toxic, pathogenic, or carcinogenic. Due to their danger to both human health and the environment, they must be managed properly.

In general, they include materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, food scraps, household waste, bulky waste (furniture, beds, sofas, etc.), and electrical and electronic equipment (stoves, TVs, computers, microwaves, and the like).

This includes everything from carcasses, body parts, meat or meat products, as well as animal feces.

Also known as pathological or hospital waste, which includes human tissues, organs or surgical specimens, such as biopsy materials or bodily fluids from medical procedures or autopsies, as well as materials from Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals.

These are dangerous objects capable of piercing or cutting the skin (e.g., needles, blades, scalpels, etc.), which can cause injuries and lead to the risk of infection.

Commonly called household waste, they result from various human activities and, by their nature, are substances without use or economic value.

These are residues of animal or plant origin. These include dried leaves, what's left over from pruning trees, shrubs, and grass, as well as fruit and vegetable peels and other food scraps.

Naturally, there is a wide variety of waste, which can be solid, liquid, or gaseous. Examples include fabric, glass, plastic, and rubber scraps from manufacturing activities.

It is a way of reusing materials processed from raw materials, giving rise to new products or products identical to the initial ones.

All devices that depend on electrical currents or electromagnetic fields to function properly include a wide range of end-of-life equipment. Examples include computers, cell phones, appliances, televisions, etc.

Waste Equivalent to Urban Waste includes waste from general services (offices, meeting rooms, common rooms, sanitary facilities, changing rooms, etc.), common packaging and wrapping (paper, cardboard, mixed sleeves and others of a similar nature), waste from hotels resulting from cooking and leftover food served to patients.

Non-Hazardous Hospital Waste includes orthopedic material, for example: splints, plaster casts and bandages that are not contaminated and without traces of blood, disposable diapers and pads that are not contaminated and without traces of blood, personal protective equipment used in general and support services, with the exception of that used in waste collection.

Biologically hazardous hospital waste includes waste contaminated with blood and body fluids (urine, vomit, feces), all waste from wards of infectious or suspected patients, hemodialysis units, operating rooms, treatment rooms, autopsy and pathological anatomy rooms, clinical pathology and research laboratories, all material used in dialysis and unidentifiable anatomical parts.

Specific Hospital Waste (includes sharp and piercing materials, needles, identifiable anatomical parts, fetuses and placentas, cadavers of laboratory experimental animals).

Any microorganism (virus, bacteria or fungi) that poses a threat to human or animal health, whether through direct or indirect contact, is considered a biological risk.

It is the danger to which a given individual is exposed when handling chemical products, capable of penetrating the body through the respiratory, dermal or ingestion routes, which can cause physical harm or harm health.

These are considered to be those that result from the production and use of large amounts of radioactivity, which is inherent to the use of nuclear energy.

Rigor cadaveris is the hardening of the corpse's muscles and the inability to move or manipulate them.

Compulsive hoarding disorder, the person has great difficulty discarding or getting rid of possessions, causing objects to accumulate, disorganizing living areas and making them impossible to use.

Known as animal hoarding disorder, this mental illness causes the sufferer to keep a large number of animals at home, usually dogs and cats, without providing them with basic care.

It is a bacteria that contaminates various foods, such as eggs and undercooked meat, and can cause various health problems in humans.

It occurs when there is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific region. To be considered an outbreak, the increase in cases must be greater than expected by authorities.

It is a bodily fluid that runs through the circulatory system, being a mixture of various cells suspended in a liquid called plasma.

It is the act of intentionally causing one's own death.

Protect and improve the health of citizens. Through a series of appropriate measures to develop a social structure capable of providing all individuals in a society with the necessary health conditions.

It is a platform where citizens and businesses can submit licensing applications and communicate data to the APA, fulfilling their environmental obligations.

It is a disease that is transmitted through blood and sexual contact, so anyone can be infected; even a simple infection can be fatal.

It is a highly contagious parasitic infection caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows under the host's skin, causing intense allergic itching and rash-like bumps.

Sign or complaint of a disease.

They are defined as soluble substances, usually of a protein nature, that alter the normal metabolism of the host cell or tissue with deleterious effects on them.

It is emotional damage that occurs after a traumatic event, when the person feels they do not have the skills/resources to deal with it.

It consists of separating waste into different types, preparing it for a final management operation (recovery or disposal).

It is a bacterial disease, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is transmitted between people, mainly through inhalation, and generally affects the lungs.

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Degree of pathogenicity of an infectious agent.

These parasites are known primarily for causing diseases in humans. They are acellular organisms that are incapable of reproducing outside a cell and can infect any living being, from bacteria to plants, for example.

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Diseases and infections transmitted from animals to people.