Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0038280
MSH: The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.,NCI: The process that effectively kills or eliminates transmissible agents.,CHV: The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means,NCI: Any substance or process that is used primarily on non-living objects to kill germs, such as viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that can cause infection and disease. Most disinfectants are harsh chemicals but sometimes heat or radiation may be used.