ERR Flashcards
Contagious
(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.
disease
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.
epidemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
Immunize
make (a person or animal) resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically by vaccination.
public health
the health of the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support.
immune system
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that protects the body from infections and other harmful substances.
infect
affect (a person, organism, cell, etc.) with a disease-causing organism.
protect
keep safe from harm or injury.
symptom
Something that a person feels or experiences that may indicate that they have a disease or condition.
vaccine
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.
virus
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.
spread
To move and affect a large area.
avoid
To stay away from a person,place,or thing.
crisis
a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
fatal
causing death or leading to failure or disaster.
overwhelm
To take over and cause something to stop working.
mystery
something that people can’t understand or explain.
Invaders
a person or group that invades a country, region, or other place.
Contain
have or hold (someone or something) within.
expose
make (something) visible by uncovering it or reveal the true, objectionable nature of (someone or something).
rare
(of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.
assign
designate or set (something) aside for a specific purpose.
confirm
establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).
determine
cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.