Diseases (Chapter 9: Explore Biology) Flashcards
1
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disease
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A problem with the body caused by an infection or genes.
2
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symptom
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A physical problem caused by a disease.
3
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vaccine
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Substance designed to protect us from future disease.
4
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pathogen
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Something that invades the body and can make us sick.
5
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fatal
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Results in death.
6
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contagious
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Able to be passed on to someone else.
7
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cancer
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A common disease where cells divide without control.
8
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cure
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A way to get rid of a disease.
