AB Flashcards
not to do it
contagious
able to be caught by touching someone with the disease or something the person has touched or worn, or (of a person) having this type of disease
disease
any harmful deviation from the normal structural or functional state of an organism
immunize
to make someone or something resistant to a disease, typically through vaccination, which introduces the body to a weakened
epidemic
a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific area
public health
promotes and protects the health of all people and their communities
immune system
a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infection and disease
infect
to affect or contaminate (a person, organ, wound, etc.) with disease-producing germs
protect
to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss
symptom
a subjective experience or physical manifestation that indicates an underlying medical condition
vaccine
a substance, often administered as an injection
virus
an infectious microbe consisting of a segment of nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat
spread
to more and affect area
avoid
to stay away from a person
crisis
a time of intense difficulty, danger, or suffering, often involving a sudden and significant change or event that requires immediate action or a decisive outcome
fatal
something that has caused or is capable of causing death
overwhelm
when you are overcome with intense emotions
mystery
something not understood or beyond understanding
invaders
to encroach upon
contain
have or hold (someone or something) within.
expose
make (something) visible by uncovering it.
rare
not common or frequent; very unusual
assign
allocate (a job or duty).
confirm
to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify
determine