Category: D

  • Disinfestation

    The removal of insects or other pests from a place, person or animal. The destruction of insect pests and other animal parasites. This generally involves the use of insecticides applied either topically, as in delousing, or as a spray for eliminating an infestation of fleas or bed bugs in the home. The destruction of insect…

  • Disinfest

    To free a place, person or animal from insects or other pests.  

  • Disinfect

    To make the surface of something or somewhere free from microorganisms. To kill germs that may cause infection. To free from infection by physical or chemical means.  

  • Dish

    A shallow open container. A vessel fashioned out of fine materials such as china, porcelain, or pewter, that is designed specifically for holding and serving food. This dishware is commonly used to present and savor a variety of meals and cuisines.  

  • Disfigure

    To change someone’s appearance so as to make it less pleasant to look at.  

  • Diseased

    Affected by a disease. An abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function. A pathological health condition with a recognized pattern of signs and symptoms.  

  • Discrete rash

    A rash which is formed of many separate spots, which do not join together into one large red patch.  

  • Discomfort

    A feeling of mild pain.  

  • Discolour

    To change the colour of something.  

  • Discoloration

    A change in colour.