AES Flashcards
contagious
capable of being easily spread to others
disease
an abnormal condition that affects an organism’s structure or function, typically characterized by specific signs and symptoms
epidemic
an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many individuals at the same time
immunize
to make (someone or something) immune to something
public health
the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities
prevention
actions that stop something from happening
antibodies
proteins that protect you when an unwanted substance enters your body
bacteria
microscopic living organisms that have only one cell
equipment
the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing
microbes
tiny living things that are found all around us
precaution
a measure taken beforehand to prevent harm or secure good
treat
to care for or deal with medically or surgically
