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The soiling or pollution by inferior material, as by the introduction of organisms into a wound, or sewage into a stream.<\/p>\n

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The presence of pathogens or nonpathogens on inanimate objects, decontamination.<\/p>\n

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The action of contaminating something, or the state of being contaminated.<\/p>\n

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Inclusion, intentionally or accidentally, of unwanted substances or factors; pollution.<\/p>\n

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The act of contaminating, especially the introduction of pathogens or infectious material into or on normally clean or sterile objects, spaces, or surfaces.<\/p>\n

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Exposure to environmental contaminants in doses sufficient to cause adverse health effects.<\/p>\n

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The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item\u2019s surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin.<\/p>\n

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