California Cosmetology Stateboard
(definitions)
Cosmetology - ANSWERSthe study of beautifying and improving the complexion, skin, hair, and nails.
Ethics - ANSWERSThe moral principles by which we live and work
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (aids) - ANSWERSA disease that breaks down the body's immune
system, caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Allergy - ANSWERSReaction do you do to screen sensitivity to certain foods chemicals or other normally
harmless substances
Antiseptics - ANSWERSChemical Germicide formulated For use on skin; registered and regulated by the FDA
Asymptomatic - ANSWERSShowing no symptoms or signs of infection
Bacilli - ANSWERSShort rod shaped bacteria. They are The most common bacteria and produce diseases such
as tetanus (lock jaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria
Bacteria - ANSWERSOne celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.
Bacteria spores - ANSWERSBacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand
very harsh environments, and shed coating when conditions become more favorable
Bactericidal - ANSWERSCapable of destroying bacteria
Binary fission - ANSWERSA form of asexual reproduction in which one cell divides to form two new cells.
(Daughter cells)
,Biofilm - ANSWERSColonies of bacteria that adhere together adhere to the environmental services
Blood-borne pathogen's - ANSWERSDisease causing organisms carried In the body by blood or body fluids such
as hepatitis and HIV
Chelating soaps - ANSWERSThey break down stubborn films remove the residue of pedicure products such as
scrubs, soaps, and masks.
Cocci - ANSWERSRound shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups.
Direct transmission - ANSWERSTransmission a blood or bodily fluids through touching, including shaking
hands, coughing, sneezing, and talking.
Disease - ANSWERSIn a mental condition of all or part of the body, or it systems organs, which makes the body
incapable of carrying on normal function.
Disinfectants - ANSWERSChemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria (excluding
spores), fungi and viruses on surfaces.
Disinfection - ANSWERSI chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on
environmental services.
efficacy - ANSWERSthe power to produce a desired result
Flagella - ANSWERSSlender,air like extensions used by spirilla and bacilli for locomotion. Also be referred to as
cilia.
Fungi - ANSWERSSingle celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that includes molds, mildews, and yeast
Fungicidal - ANSWERSCapable of destroying fungi
Hepatitis - ANSWERSBlood borne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver
, Indirect transmission - ANSWERSTransmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate
contaminated objects such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface.
Infection - ANSWERSThe invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens
Inflammation - ANSWERSA condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized
by redness, heat, pain, and swelling.
Local infection - ANSWERSInfection confined to a small region of the body
Material safety data sheet - ANSWERSMSDS; information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety,
including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use procedures, precautions to reduce the
risk of accidental Harm or overexposure, and flammability warnings
Staphylococcus aureus - ANSWERSMRSA; A type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional
treatments due to incorrect doses or choice of anabiotic
Micro organisms - ANSWERSAny organism of microscopic or sub microscopic size.
Mildew - ANSWERSA type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause
human infections in the salon
Motility - ANSWERSSelf movement
Multi use items - ANSWERSAlso known as reusable items that can be cleaned, disinfectant, and use on one or
more persons.
Nonpathogenic - ANSWERSHarmless micro organisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come
in contact with since they do not cause disease or arm.
Non-porous - ANSWERSSurface that is impenetrable (moisture will not seep into)
(definitions)
Cosmetology - ANSWERSthe study of beautifying and improving the complexion, skin, hair, and nails.
Ethics - ANSWERSThe moral principles by which we live and work
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (aids) - ANSWERSA disease that breaks down the body's immune
system, caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Allergy - ANSWERSReaction do you do to screen sensitivity to certain foods chemicals or other normally
harmless substances
Antiseptics - ANSWERSChemical Germicide formulated For use on skin; registered and regulated by the FDA
Asymptomatic - ANSWERSShowing no symptoms or signs of infection
Bacilli - ANSWERSShort rod shaped bacteria. They are The most common bacteria and produce diseases such
as tetanus (lock jaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria
Bacteria - ANSWERSOne celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.
Bacteria spores - ANSWERSBacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand
very harsh environments, and shed coating when conditions become more favorable
Bactericidal - ANSWERSCapable of destroying bacteria
Binary fission - ANSWERSA form of asexual reproduction in which one cell divides to form two new cells.
(Daughter cells)
,Biofilm - ANSWERSColonies of bacteria that adhere together adhere to the environmental services
Blood-borne pathogen's - ANSWERSDisease causing organisms carried In the body by blood or body fluids such
as hepatitis and HIV
Chelating soaps - ANSWERSThey break down stubborn films remove the residue of pedicure products such as
scrubs, soaps, and masks.
Cocci - ANSWERSRound shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups.
Direct transmission - ANSWERSTransmission a blood or bodily fluids through touching, including shaking
hands, coughing, sneezing, and talking.
Disease - ANSWERSIn a mental condition of all or part of the body, or it systems organs, which makes the body
incapable of carrying on normal function.
Disinfectants - ANSWERSChemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria (excluding
spores), fungi and viruses on surfaces.
Disinfection - ANSWERSI chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on
environmental services.
efficacy - ANSWERSthe power to produce a desired result
Flagella - ANSWERSSlender,air like extensions used by spirilla and bacilli for locomotion. Also be referred to as
cilia.
Fungi - ANSWERSSingle celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that includes molds, mildews, and yeast
Fungicidal - ANSWERSCapable of destroying fungi
Hepatitis - ANSWERSBlood borne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver
, Indirect transmission - ANSWERSTransmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate
contaminated objects such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface.
Infection - ANSWERSThe invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens
Inflammation - ANSWERSA condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized
by redness, heat, pain, and swelling.
Local infection - ANSWERSInfection confined to a small region of the body
Material safety data sheet - ANSWERSMSDS; information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety,
including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use procedures, precautions to reduce the
risk of accidental Harm or overexposure, and flammability warnings
Staphylococcus aureus - ANSWERSMRSA; A type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional
treatments due to incorrect doses or choice of anabiotic
Micro organisms - ANSWERSAny organism of microscopic or sub microscopic size.
Mildew - ANSWERSA type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause
human infections in the salon
Motility - ANSWERSSelf movement
Multi use items - ANSWERSAlso known as reusable items that can be cleaned, disinfectant, and use on one or
more persons.
Nonpathogenic - ANSWERSHarmless micro organisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come
in contact with since they do not cause disease or arm.
Non-porous - ANSWERSSurface that is impenetrable (moisture will not seep into)
