The use of chemical agents directly on exposed body surfaces to destroy or inhibit vegetative pathogens is ________.

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The use of chemical agents directly on exposed body surfaces to destroy or inhibit vegetative pathogens is called antisepsis. Disinfection and sterilization are used on inanimate objects to destroy or eliminate pathogens. Sanitization is the process of reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level, and ionization is a method of radiation sterilization.

The Use of Chemical Agents Directly on Exposed Body Surfaces