ERR Flashcards

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Contagious

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(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.

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disease

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a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes.

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epidemic

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a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

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Immunize

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make (a person or animal) resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically by vaccination.

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public health

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the health of the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support.

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immune system

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The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that protects the body from infections and other harmful substances.

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infect

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affect (a person, organism, cell, etc.) with a disease-causing organism.

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protect

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keep safe from harm or injury.

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symptom

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Something that a person feels or experiences that may indicate that they have a disease or condition.

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vaccine

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a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products.

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virus

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A virus is a submicroscopic, infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism, containing either RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein coat, and often causing disease.

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spread

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To move and affect a large area.

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avoid

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To stay away from a person,place,or thing.

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crisis

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a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

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fatal

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causing death or leading to failure or disaster.

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overwhelm

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To take over and cause something to stop working.

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mystery

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something that people can’t understand or explain.

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Invaders

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a person or group that invades a country, region, or other place.

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Contain

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have or hold (someone or something) within.

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expose

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make (something) visible by uncovering it or reveal the true, objectionable nature of (someone or something).

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rare

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(of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.

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assign

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designate or set (something) aside for a specific purpose.

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confirm

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establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).

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determine

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cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.

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Abate
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
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abnormal
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.
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abode
a place of residence; a house or home.
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abrupt
sudden and unexpected.
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accelerate
(of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly.
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acclaim
praise enthusiastically and publicly.
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acknowledge
accept or admit the existence or truth of.
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acquire
buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.
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aspire
direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something.
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acrid
having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.
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addict
a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug.
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adjacent
next to or adjoining something else.
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admonish
warn or reprimand someone firmly.
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affliction
something that causes pain or suffering.
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agitate
campaign to arouse public concern about an issue in the hope of prompting action.
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ajar
(of a door or other opening) slightly open.
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akin
of similar nature or character.
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allege
claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case.
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annihilate
destroy utterly; obliterate.
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anonymous
(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.
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antagonize
cause (someone) to become hostile or angry.
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apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
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arbitrate
(of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.
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astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
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authentic
of undisputed origin; genuine.
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avert
turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).
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prevention
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antibodies
Things the body makes to fight diseases.
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bacteria
Small,living
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equipment
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microbes
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precaution
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treat