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medicine that can be obtained legally only w a Dr’s written permission
Prescription Medicine
substances other than food that changes structure or function of body or mind
Drug
drugs that get rid of pain and dull the senses
Narcotics
body’s need for larger amounts of a drug to produce the same effect
Tolerance
the amount of alcohol in the blood
Blood Alcohol Concentration or BAC
a medicine you can buy without a doctor’s permission
Over-the-Counter Medicine
easily broken down in the environmental
Biodegradable
human-made liquid, solid, sludge, or radioactive wastes that may endanger human health or the environment
Hazardous Wastes
an agency of the U.S. government that is dedicated to protecting the environment
Environmental Protection Agency
the immediate care given to someone who becomes injured or ill until regular medical care can be provided
First Aid
a chemical that helps prevent tooth decay
Fluoride
the outermost layer of skin.
Epidermis
an invisible form of radiation that can enter skin cells and change their structure
Ultraviolet (UV) Rays
a skin condition caused by active oil glands that clog hair follicles
acne
a health care professional who is trained to examine the eyes for vision problems and to prescribe corrective lenses
Optometrist
the unit for measuring the loudness of sound
Decibel
a first aid procedure to restore breathing and circulation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
the stage of life between childhood and adulthood, usually beginning somewhere between the ages of 11 and 15
Adolescence
the time when you develop physical characteristics of adults your own gender
Puberty
chemical substances produced in certain glands that help to regulate the way your body functions
Hormones
a disease that cannot be spread from person to person
Non-communicable Disease
a condition that occurs when fatty substances build up on the inner lining of the arteries
Atherosclerosis
being drunk
Intoxicated
products sold in plain packages at lower prices than brand-name products
Generic Products
a calculated effort to trick or fool others
Fraud
a company’s or a store’s written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product does not function properly
Warranty
a plan in which a person pays a fee to an insurance company to insure the company’s agreement to pay some medical expenses when needed
Health Insurance
disease in which a person has a physical and psychological need for alcohol
Alcoholism
a series of painful physical and mental symptoms associated with recovery from a addictive substance
Withdrawal
the process by which the body gets energy from food
Metabolism
body’s organs & structures that make it possible to produce children
Reproductive System
process by which ovaries release mature eggs, usually 1 each menstrual cycle
Ovulation
the flow from the body of blood, tissues, and fluids that results from the breakdown of the lining of the uterus
Menstruation
the developing organism from the end of the eighth week until birth
Fetus
the virus that causes AIDS
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
a person who buys products and services
Consumer
a person under the age of adult rights and responsibilities
Minor
infections that are spread from person to person through sexual contact
STD
cleanliness
Hygiene
a substance that can cause cancer
Carcinogen
the removal of a sample of tissue from a person for examination
Biopsy
a disease that prevents the body from converting blood into energy
Diabetes
a disease of the joints marked by painful swelling and stiffness
Arthritis
a very serious burn in which all the layers of skin are damaged
Third Degree Burn
a break in the bone
Fracture
a major injury that happen when a bone is forced from its normal position within a joint
Dislocation
dirty or harmful substances in the environment
Pollution
the oil, coal, and natural gas that are used to provide energy
Fossil Fuels
a combination of body defenses made up of the cells, tissues, and organs that fight pathogens in the body
Immune system
a disease that can be spread to a person from another person, an animal, or object
Communicable Disease
