sterile surface
[/ˈsterəl ˈsɜːrfɪs/]
noun phrasefemininepl: sterile surfaces / superfícies estéreis
superfície estéril
1. A surface that is free from living microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens; a cleaned and disinfected surface safe for medical, pharmaceutical, or food preparation purposes
The operating room must have a sterile surface to prevent surgical site infections.
A sala de cirurgia deve ter uma superfície estéril para prevenir infecções no local cirúrgico.
2. In laboratory and healthcare settings, a surface treated with antimicrobial agents and maintained under controlled conditions to eliminate contamination
The technician cleaned the laboratory counter to create a sterile surface for handling biological samples.
O técnico limpou o balcão do laboratório para criar uma superfície estéril para manipular amostras biológicas.
The concept of sterile surfaces is critical in Brazilian and Portuguese healthcare systems, particularly in hospitals and clinics. In Brazil, strict protocols regarding surface sterilization are mandated by ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária). The term is also increasingly important in food safety regulations and COVID-19 prevention protocols across both countries.
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