intermediate-level disinfection
A disinfection process that inactivates vegetative bacteria, most fungi, mycobacteria, and most viruses (particularly the enveloped viruses) but not bacterial spores.
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internal anal sphincter
The involuntary inner sphincter of the anal canal, formed by smooth muscle of the rectum and innervated with parasympathetic nerve fibers that cause the sphincter to open in response to distension of the rectum by gas or feces.
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internal benchmark
Goals derived from similar processes or services within an organization.
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internal cervical os
Refers to the area where the cervical canal opens to the uterus.
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internal document
Document generated within the laboratory that regulates or facilitates practices within the laboratory; may include laboratory manuals, forms, records, technical notes, and field notes.
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internal validation
Accumulation of test data within the laboratory to demonstrate that established methods and procedures perform as expected in the laboratory.
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International Association for Identification (IAI)
A professional organization representing “a diverse, knowledgeable and experienced membership that are assembled to educate, share, critique and publish methods, techniques and research in the physical forensic science disciplines”.
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International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
A professional worldwide law enforcement organization dedicated to “advancing the law enforcement profession through advocacy, outreach, education and programs”.
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International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME)
National professional association consisting of medicolegal death investigation systems to establish a cooperative spirit to achieve uniform practices in the field of medicolegal death investigation.
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International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)
A nonprofit, international, professional organization dedicated to providing ” leadership in forensic nursing practice by developing, promoting, and disseminating information internationally about forensic nursing science”.
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