Microorganisms
microscopic living creatures; bacteria, protozoa, fungi and algae
Microwave disinfection unit
equipment that shreds clinical waste and disinfects it with steam and microwave radiation ...
Microorganisms: Organisms that are so small that they can only be observed through a microscope, for instance bacteria, fungi or yeasts.
microorganisms : Bacteria, yeasts, simple fungi, algae, protozoans, and a number of other organisms that are microscopic in size. Most are beneficial but some produce disease. Others are involved in composting and sewage treatment.
microorganisms (MY-crow-OR-gan-IS-zums). Living
organisms that can be seen individually only with the aid of
a microscope.
Microorganisms: Microscopic organisms including bacteria, protozoans, yeast, fungi, mold, viruses, and algae.
Microorganisms found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals. Their presence in water indicates fecal pollution and potentially adverse contamination by pathogens.
Collector ...
Pathogens: Microorganisms (.g., bacteria, viruses, or parasites) that can cause disease in humans, animals and plants.
Pathway: The physical course a chemical or pollutant takes from its source to the exposed organism.
Microorganisms that can cause disease in other organisms or in humans, animals and plants (e.g., bacteria, viruses, or parasites) found in sewage, in runoff from farms or rural areas populated with domestic and wild animals, ...
Pathogens: Microorganisms that can cause disease in other organisms, humans, animals, or plants.
PCBs: Polychlorinated biphenyls.
pCi/l: Pico Curies per liter; a measure of radon concentration.
These microorganisms should not be handled by students. Before beginning experiments, be sure to read the article on "Safety in Microbiology Experiments" available from Sister Helen M. Burke, Ph.D.
flagellates Microorganisms that move by the action of tail-like projections.
flagellum A whip-like attachment on cells used as an organ for mobility.
Coliform Organism- Microorganisms found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals. Their presence in water indicates fecal pollution and potentially adverse contamination by pathogens.
Biofilm A film of microorganisms attached to a surface, such as that on a trickling filter, rotating biological contactor, or rocks in natural streams.
Biogeochemical cycle The cycle of elements through the biotic and abiotic environment.
A process that uses microorganisms to change toxic compounds into non-toxic ones.
Biosolids ...
Biocide Product typically used to kill microorganisms. Utilized in mold clean-up.
Seeding Adding microorganisms to the environment to speed up biodegradation in the case of soil or water contamination.Sensitivity Map Sensitivity maps identify biological and human resources at risk from an oil spill.
Microbes Microorganisms: any microscopic organism, including bacteria, viruses, unicellular algae and protozoans, and microscopic fungi such as yeasts. Microbivores Animals that feed on microorganisms.
significant occurence of insects or other microorganisms, algae, or large-diameter pathogens; 2.
Processes which employ aerobic or anaerobic microorganisms and result in decanted effluents and separated sludge containing microbial mass together with pollutants.
"Typically in landfills, there's not much dirt, very little oxygen, and few if any microorganisms," says green consumer advocate and author Debra Lynn Dadd.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): laboratory measurement of the amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms while decomposing organic matter in a product.
Contamination - Introduction into water, air and soil of microorganisms, chemicals, toxic substances, wastes or wastewater in a concentration that makes the medium unfit for its next intended use.
Disinfection: A process whereby most microorganisms in or on a substance are killed; there is A high probability that pathogenic (disease causing) bacteria are killed in the process but depending on the process, ...
Unicellular filamentous microorganisms that branch monopodially or more rarely dichotomously and form radiating colonies; mainly found in the soil, and cause of its characteristic odor.
active acidity ...
Bloodborne Pathogens: Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood have the potential to cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
waterborne contaminants - unhealthy chemicals, microorganisms (like bacteria) or radiation, found in tap water.
water filters - substances (such as charcoal) or fine membrane structures used to remove impurities from water.
Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms which can exist as independent (free-living) organisms.
Bacteriophage: Viruses that infect and reproduce within bacteria.
A visible abundance of microorganisms, generally referring to the excessive growth of algae or cyanobacteria at the surface of a body of water.
Blue-green Algae ...
BIOLOGICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) The amount of oxygen needed for aerobic microorganisms to function in organic-rich water such as sewage.
BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT Technology that uses bacteria to consume waste/ organic materials.
Biodegradation
Decomposition or breakdown of a substance through the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or fungi) or other natural physical processes (such as sunlight).
ecosystems = ecological community, consists of all plants, animals and microorganisms
EEO = Energy Efficiencies Opportunities
EER = energy efficiency ratio ...
Condition in which the blood contains toxins produced by body cells at a local source of infection or derived from the growth of microorganisms.
Composting refers to a solid waste management technique that uses natural processes to convert organic materials to humus through the action of microorganisms.
This therefore may contribute to the turbulent mixing of oceanic surface waters and subsequent upwelling of nutrients that feed those microorganisms (a positive feedback cycle).
Once deposited, certain microorganisms can change it into methylmercury, a highly toxic form that builds up in fish, shellfish and animals that eat fish. Fish and shellfish are the main sources of methylmercury exposure to humans.
The substances removed are classified into four basic areas: [1] greases and fats; [2] solids from human waste and other sources; [3] dissolved pollutants from human waste and decomposition products; and [4] dangerous microorganisms.
 See also: Water, Environment, Condition, Organic, Air
  
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