ebasteriilsed

The term "ebasteriilsed" is an Estonian word that translates to "unsterile" or "non-sterile" in English. It is used to describe objects, substances, or environments that have not undergone a process of sterilization, meaning they are not free from living microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores.

In medical contexts, "ebasteriilsed" items pose a significant risk of infection. For example, unsterile surgical instruments or dressings can introduce pathogens into a patient's body, leading to complications. Similarly, in laboratory settings, unsterile equipment or culture media can contaminate experiments, yielding inaccurate results or preventing the growth of desired microorganisms.

The opposite of "ebasteriilsed" is "steriilsed," which refers to items that have been rendered free of all viable microorganisms through methods like autoclaving, irradiation, or filtration. Maintaining a sterile environment and using sterile materials are fundamental principles in healthcare, research, and food production to prevent disease and ensure product safety. The presence of microorganisms in "ebasteriilsed" items can be detected through various microbiological testing methods.